Years ago, I canned tons of food when it was in season. I always ate it within a year, if not way less.
However, I just stopped canning and eating my canned food and still have a bunch left. How long is it safe to eat? The jars were kept in my pantry (room temperature), I see no indication of denting/bubbling/leaking. The see-through jars allow me to see the food, and it looks normal. The youngest jars are 2 years old, but some go up to 3 and 4 years old.
I hate wasting food, but now I am freaked out! I probably won't eat some of it myself, but was going to prepare it for my S.O. - however, I am not ready to get rid of him . The only jars I would really be disappointed about losing are my canned peaches - they are from the BEST peaches I have ever tasted, IMO (2 yrs old).
I have peaches, whole/crushed/diced tomatoes, syrups, juices, beans, cherries, apple pie filling and probably a few other things.
Thanks for any input.
However, I just stopped canning and eating my canned food and still have a bunch left. How long is it safe to eat? The jars were kept in my pantry (room temperature), I see no indication of denting/bubbling/leaking. The see-through jars allow me to see the food, and it looks normal. The youngest jars are 2 years old, but some go up to 3 and 4 years old.
I hate wasting food, but now I am freaked out! I probably won't eat some of it myself, but was going to prepare it for my S.O. - however, I am not ready to get rid of him . The only jars I would really be disappointed about losing are my canned peaches - they are from the BEST peaches I have ever tasted, IMO (2 yrs old).
I have peaches, whole/crushed/diced tomatoes, syrups, juices, beans, cherries, apple pie filling and probably a few other things.
Thanks for any input.