CANNING
CLASS 37
Committee: Marjorie Sanders (519-833-9546), Helma Sharpe, Marion Sinclair
O’Connor, & Marjorie Eskritt, Cindy Storey
INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ RULES CAREFULLY. Pint jars or metric equivalent are required for Canning. ½ pint
jars or metric equivalent are required for Jams
& Jellies. Wrong sized jars will be disqualified. Should there be more than 6 entries in any section, a 4th prize
of $2 may be given. Entries must be in place by
10:00 am Friday of the Fair and may not be removed until 4:45 Monday of the Fair.
NOTE: NEW LIDS ONLY TO BE USED. JARS NOT SEALED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO WAX TO BE USED EXCEPT FOR
FREEZER JAM.
SECTION: CANNED FRUIT- PINT JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT
1. Applesauce
2. Pears
3. Peaches
4. Cherries
5. Canned Tomatoes
SECTION: JAMS - HALF PINT, 8OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT
6. Blueberry Jam
7. Peach Jam
8. Raspberry Jam
9. Black Currant Jam
10. Strawberry/Rhubarb Jam
11. Strawberry Jam
12. Three (3) Fruit Marmalade
13. Any type of Jam not listed, must be identified.
SECTION: JELLIES - HALF PINT, 8 OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT. NO FOOD COLORING TO BE USED IN
JELLIES
14. Crab Apple Jelly
15. Grape Jelly
16. Mint Jelly
17. Red Pepper Jelly
1 PINT, 8 OZ. JARS OR METRIC EQUIVALENT
SECTION: FROZEN JAMS - HALF
18. Raspberry Jam
19. Strawberry Jam
20. Peach Jam
PRIZE MONEY: Sections 1-20: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3
SPECIALS
21. Three decorated jars of Jam in a wooden wicker basket using the Fair Theme “From Field to Fork” consisting of
three different Jams in half pint jars (or metric equivalent). Exhibits will be judged on appearance and taste.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
Sponsored by: HILLSBURGH FOODLAND, Hillsburgh.
22. BEST JAM AWARD:
PRIZE MONEY: 1st $20 Gift Certificate and Rosette Prize Ribbon
Sponsored by: BERNARDIN
23. BEST JAM/ JELLY AWARD – Best jam/jelly from sections 6-20
PRIZE MONEY: $20
Sponsored by: BETH BRODERICK, Hillsburgh
GUIDELINES FOR SECTION 22
1. Prize winning Jams must be made with Bernardin Fruit Pectin. Proof of purchase plus Recipe must
accompany entry tag.
2. Complete a Release and Declaration form with their name, address and phone number.
3. Indicate what contest and placing they have won.
4. Submit a photograph of yourself and winning product, recipe and proof of purchase.
Section: Pickles
24. Dill Pickles
25. Nine Day Pickles
26. Icicle Pickles
27. Beet Pickles
28. Bread and Butter Pickles
29. Corn Relish
30. Hot Dog Relish-yellow
31. Hot Dog Relish-green
32. Pickled Garlic
33. Chili Sauce
34. Fruit Chili Sauce
35. Pickled Eggs
36. Spaghetti Sauce (no meat)
37. Salsa
38. Any Pickle not listed, must be identified.
39. Pickled Carrots
40. Beet Relish
PRIZE MONEY: Sections 224-40: 1st $5, 2nd $4, 3rd $3
SPECIALS
Half pint jars or metric equivalent are required.
41. Decorated package of Pickles (three kinds of pickles, not relish) using the Fair
Theme “From Field to Fork”.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st $10, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3
42. BERNARDIN ADULT HOME CANNER “BEST OF THE SHOW” AWARD.
Prize winner must have three (3) home canning entries in the fair
(pint or ½ pint jars). Winner is Fair’s Best Home Canner based on highest accumulated points in Canning
Class
PRIZE MONEY: Bernardin Adult Best of Show Prize, $30 gift certificate. www.bernardin.ca
43. BERNARDIN GIFT BASKET AWARD. Must include at least three (3) filled mason jars (pint or ½ pint jars) sealed with
Bernardin Snap or Bernardin Collection Elite Lids and be submitted in an appropriate container, not necessarily a
basket. Maximum cost of container and components, not to exceed $20. Entry may be decorated for any theme
(holiday, get well etc.) and may include appropriate additional items such as soap, candles, candy, soup mixes etc.
Judge’s winner based on creativity, quality of home canned product, perceived value and appropriateness of
presentation.
PRIZE MONEY: 1st Bernardin $20 Gift Prize, 2nd $7, 3rd $5, 4th $3. (2nd - 4th prize money donated by
Erin Agricultural Society). www.homecanning.ca
A Special Award of $20 will be given to the exhibitor with most points in Sections
1-20 and 24-40, sponsored by ERIN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. To be presented in the Exhibits Hall, Centre Stage, 4:00
pm Monday of Fair.
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