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Canning

Class 58 – Canned Goods

Chairperson: Marie Hall 519-776-6073

** Please Note: Section numbers have changed **

entries-2To be Judged – Will be Opened
All canned goods must be in proper glass canning jars with 2 piece lid and ring, except maple syrup. Please use new lid and ring.  Jars no larger than 1 quart / 1 litre size.
Jellies and marmalade with proper seals and rings.
NO CLOTH COVERS ON CANNING JARS
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00

1. Applesauce, canned
2. Peaches, canned
3. Pears, canned
4. Apricots, canned
5. Blueberry Sauce, canned
6. Tomatoes, canned plain
7. Hot dog relish
8. Beans, pickled
9. Corn relish
10. Chili sauce, fruit
11. Chili sauce, veg
12. Pickled asparagus
13. Pickled carrots
14. Pickled eggs
15. Peppers, sweet, pickled
16. Sweet pickles
17. Zucchini relish
18. Bread and butter pickles
19. Dill pickles
20. End of garden pickle

21. Spaghetti sauce, no meat
22. Jam, strawberry, cooked
23. Jam, peach, cooked
24. Jam, raspberry, cooked
25. Jam, plum, cooked
26. Jam, apricot, cooked
27. Jam, blueberry, cooked
28. Jam, currant, cooked
29. Jam, strawberry, freezer
30. Jam, peach, freezer
31. Jam, raspberry, freezer
32. Jam, diet, strawberry
33. Jam, cherry
34. Jelly, grape
35. Jelly, apple
36. Jelly, black currant
37. Jelly, blackberry
38. Jelly, hot pepper
39. Maple syrup, maple syrup jar accepted
40. Marmalade
41. Fruit chutney
42. Salsa
43. Tomato juice
44. Honey, liquid A.V.
45. Year of the canned good “Pickled Beets” in recognition of judges service

 

 

Separate Entry

46. By Homecraft Directors … 1st $10.00

Best Homemade Monkey Butter using the provided recipe.
View recipe Here or on page 57 of the Fair Book

47. By the Fruit Wagon, Harrow
Best Salad Dressing made with apple cider vinegar. Salad dressing must be kept in refrigerator prior to admission of entry (provide recipe)
1st $20, 2nd $15

 

Specials – Class 58

By Bernardin
Best of Show (sec 1 – 4) … $30.00 Gift Cert
Must be canned in Bernardin Mason Jar and Snap Lid

By Bernardin
Best of Jam/Jelly (sec 22 – 38) … $20.00 Gift Cert
Must be canned in Bernardin Mason Jar, Snap Lid and Pectin Package included

By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Corn Relish (sec 9) … $20.00
Best Sweet Pickles (sec 16) … $20.00
Best Pickled Carrots (sec 13) … $20.00
Best Pickled Eggs (sec 14) … $20.00
Best Black Currant Jelly (sec 36) … $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with unopened jar of preserves in order to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.

By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Chili Sauce, veg (sec 11) … $20.00
Best Salsa (sec 42) … $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Geordi Todd, with unopened jar of preserves to receive prize money.
Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.

 

ENFORCED for 2022:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 27th. NO EXCEPTIONS

(Note: The Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry form.)

Downloads

Entry forms and prize lists are now updated and available for your use. Time to get ready for the Harrow Fair!

Colouring Contest Picture

Entry Form

Prize List (Full Harrow Fair Book)

ADMISSION:

Adults: $10.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

PASSES: Available at Office for $25.00 (unlimited admission to the grounds for the duration of the Fair)

NEW THIS YEAR!
Debit and credit cards will be accepted at the gates, due to a sponsorship by PIZZA HUT HARROW

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NO DOGS ALLOWED ON GROUNDS

Fair Themes

2022 Theme
Bushels, Bales & Tails

2023 Theme
Sew It, Grow It, Show It!

2024 Theme
Grape Expectations

2025 Theme
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

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Homemade Monkey Butter

(Can be stored in fridge up to 6 weeks)

Ingredients:

  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple undrained
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 large ripe bananas with no brown spots

Directions:
Fill your water bath canner with water and place it over a burner with the lid on to bring it to a boil. Lower the empty canning jars down into the water to keep them clean and sterilized while you prepare the monkey butter. In a small saucepan, place the lids and rings to the jars in water over low heat to keep them hot while you work.

Add one can of crushed pineapple to a large pot over medium high heat. Pour in 3 cups of sugar. I know it seems like a lot, but this recipe needs it. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of shredded coconut. Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir the mixture to combine everything well. The lemon juice will help the recipe keep in your fridge for a while.

Slice 5 ripe bananas, cutting off any brown spots they might have. Mix the sliced bananas into the pineapple mixture on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes so that the mixture can thicken. While the mixture cooks down, mash the bananas using a potato masher until it is a consistency that you would like for your jam.

Once the monkey butter mixture is ready, remove the hot jars from the water bath canner with a jar lifter, be sure to pour out the water that was inside of them. Fill the jars with the monkey butter, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Wipe the rim of each jar clean with a damp paper towel, and place the lids and rings on the jars. Place the jars into the water bath canner and process under water for 15 minutes. Remove the jars and leave them undisturbed on the counter to seal. When the button in the centre of each lid pops down and does not come back up, the lids are sealed correctly and can be stored.