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Preserves

Jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter and sweet sorghum syrup

Cottage Food Eligible
ListedJams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter and sorghum are named
MetalGlass jars need rigid metal covers
10 minShort processes need sterile jars
$50Annual registration

What's Covered / Needs a Different Path

What's Covered

  • Jams, jellies, preserves and fruit butter
  • Sweet sorghum syrup and maple syrup
  • Sales direct to consumers in Kentucky

Needs a Different Path

  • Pickles, salsa and acidified foods (see Canned Goods)
  • Low-acid vegetables
  • Garlic-in-oil and pureed baby food

Compliance Steps

A

Register

File DFS-250 and $50.

B

Process

Boiling-water canner with at least 1 inch of water over the jars. For processes under 10 minutes fill sterile jars.

C

Label

Cottage label with date processed.

Quick Reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Jams and jelliesAllowedCHFS Food Safety Branch
Boiling-water canner1 inch water over jar topsCHFS
Electric rangeFlat bottom canner, no more than 4 in wider than elementCHFS
JarsMetal rigid coversCHFS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell pickles?

Not as an ordinary home-based processor.

Do I need testing?

Listed products need not be tested.

Can I use a wide canner?

On electric ranges, no.

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