Hi there!
I’m caning applesauce for the first time. I used the ball recipe and accounted time for the altitude. I did de-bubbling and half inch head space. After taking the jars out of the water bath, I see bubbles like ones in the pictures and they are moving. Is the batch spoiled?
by Dept-of-Anxiety
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That’s totally normal. As long as you followed a safe, tested recipe you should be fine.
Applesauce is evil. The only way I’ve found to limit air bubbles and expansion is to can it while it’s boiling. Like lava hot. I will ladle with one hand while using a lid as a shield. My shield lid will prevent me from losing an eye, but I still get burned. Canning applesauce requires a payment in flesh.
OR you can have some air bubbles.