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product_id: 626438795
title: "Kitchen Crop Steam Canner with Temperature Indicator (Aluminum Steam Canner)"
brand: "kitchen crop"
price: "R9045"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Kitchen Crop"
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# 80% less water use Fits 7 quart/8 pint jars 50% faster preheat time Kitchen Crop Steam Canner with Temperature Indicator (Aluminum Steam Canner)

**Brand:** kitchen crop
**Price:** R9045
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Steam your way to faster, smarter canning!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kitchen Crop Steam Canner with Temperature Indicator (Aluminum Steam Canner) by kitchen crop
- **How much does it cost?** R9045 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/626438795-kitchen-crop-steam-canner-with-temperature-indicator-aluminum-steam-canner)

## Best For

- kitchen crop enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kitchen crop brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Capacity:** Process up to 7 quart or 8 pint jars simultaneously without heavy water loads.
- • **Eco-Smart Efficiency:** Slash water use by 80% and cut preheat time in half—save resources and your schedule.
- • **Durability Guaranteed:** Crafted from sturdy aluminum with a 5-year warranty for long-term kitchen confidence.
- • **Lightweight & User-Friendly:** At just 4.2 lbs, easy to handle with cool-touch handles to prevent burns.
- • **Precision Timing Made Simple:** Built-in temperature indicator eliminates guesswork for perfect canning every time.

## Overview

The Kitchen Crop Aluminum Steam Canner revolutionizes home canning by using 80% less water and cutting preheat time by 50%, making it the fastest and most energy-efficient method for preserving high-acid foods. Its built-in temperature indicator ensures precise timing, while the lightweight design and cool-touch handles enhance safety and ease of use. With a capacity for up to 7 quart jars and backed by a 5-year warranty, this durable steam canner is the ultimate tool for savvy home preservers looking to save time, energy, and effort.

## Description

Save time, energy, and water with the VKP Aluminum Steam Canner. Easy to use - just add water, place your loaded jars on the rack, cover with the lid, and watch the built-in temperature gauge to know when to start timing. Uses less water which not only cuts preheating time, but also eliminates heavy lifting, boil-overs and messy clean-ups. Specifications: Lid & Body: Aluminum, Assembled Height: 10-5/8", Overall Width with Handles: 16-1/2", Rack Diameter: 11-5/8", Rack Height: 1-1/4"

Review: Much easier and more efficient than a water bath canner - I will be making comparisons to a traditional water bath canner (like the granite ware ones), and will state whether it’s a pro or con. This canner uses a lot less water, which in turn, requires less energy and time to heat (pro). It’s lightweight, lighter than my granite ware even without water and especially with water. That means emptying the water after canning is much easier (pro). It has a max processing time of 45 minutes. It shouldn’t be used to process over that time, or the canner may run dry and cause damage. That makes it tricky when canning tomato products, which can take 35-50 minutes under 1000ft (processing time gets longer the higher the elevation). I personally do not risk it, and only can pickles and fruit in the steam canner, and use the water bath canner for tomatoes. If all you’re canning is pickles and fruits, this is the superior choice. Rather than waiting 30-45 minutes to heat a water bath canner for something that only takes 10 minutes to process, this is the better solution. If you’re only canning tomatoes, don’t buy this canner (con). Size wise, this holds 7 quarts, same as my water bath canner. Some miscellaneous comments: The indicator knob on top has an odd design. You’re supposed to calibrate the canner before you use it the first time and at the beginning of every new canning season. There are instructions in the manual on how to do that. But when you look at the indicator, it has those green zones for your elevation for when to start timing; those don’t mean anything, they’re useless background. You have to make a mark when you calibrate when it’s full of steam, then you start the timer. I question why they added those green zones when it actually has no meaning. (as shown in the picture, I marked it too early, but I know to start time when it goes past the line I made) I’ve used this canner about five times, and the inside changes color based on where the water was sitting. The rack and the bottom pan look different than when I initially received it and used it for the first time. It seems to be just a visual change, and hasn’t caused any problems.
Review: Best way to can everything - If you like to can veggies, fruit etx-this is what you need! Easy to use. MUCH better than large pots of very hot water. It steams, is perfect for all sizes of cans and uses 1 gallon or less of water.

## Features

- EASY AND SAFE: Just as safe and effective as water bath canners when properly used to preserve acidified or naturally acidic foods. Cool-touch handles help you to avoid burns when canning.
- FASTER AND LIGHTER: Uses 80% less water than traditional water bath canning. Heat-up times are also much quicker than traditional water bath canning. It cuts preheating time by 50% compared to water bath canning. Lightweight design with lower water capacity requirements make this the fastest canning method.
- NO GUESSWORK TEMPERATURE INDICATOR: Built-in temperature indicator within the knob of the lid makes timing easier. Simply start timing your canning job when the needle reaches the appropriate maximum temperature mark.
- LARGE CANNING CAPACITY: You can process up to 7 quart or 8 pint jars of high-acid foods at one time, yet you only need 2-1/2 quarts of water to accomplish this. Note: will NOT accommodate half gallon jars.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION WITH 5-YEAR WARRANTY: Built to last, our canner is backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty, ensuring your peace of mind and long-term satisfaction with your purchase.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | KITCHEN CROP |
| Capacity | 7 liters |
| Color | Aluminum Steam Canner |
| Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
| Item Dimensions | 13 x 16.5 x 11 inches |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 13 x 16.5 x 11 inches |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Shape | Round |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KITCHEN CROP
- **Color:** Aluminum Steam Canner
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 13 x 16.5 x 11 inches
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much easier and more efficient than a water bath canner
*by M***N on September 10, 2023*

I will be making comparisons to a traditional water bath canner (like the granite ware ones), and will state whether it’s a pro or con. This canner uses a lot less water, which in turn, requires less energy and time to heat (pro). It’s lightweight, lighter than my granite ware even without water and especially with water. That means emptying the water after canning is much easier (pro). It has a max processing time of 45 minutes. It shouldn’t be used to process over that time, or the canner may run dry and cause damage. That makes it tricky when canning tomato products, which can take 35-50 minutes under 1000ft (processing time gets longer the higher the elevation). I personally do not risk it, and only can pickles and fruit in the steam canner, and use the water bath canner for tomatoes. If all you’re canning is pickles and fruits, this is the superior choice. Rather than waiting 30-45 minutes to heat a water bath canner for something that only takes 10 minutes to process, this is the better solution. If you’re only canning tomatoes, don’t buy this canner (con). Size wise, this holds 7 quarts, same as my water bath canner. Some miscellaneous comments: The indicator knob on top has an odd design. You’re supposed to calibrate the canner before you use it the first time and at the beginning of every new canning season. There are instructions in the manual on how to do that. But when you look at the indicator, it has those green zones for your elevation for when to start timing; those don’t mean anything, they’re useless background. You have to make a mark when you calibrate when it’s full of steam, then you start the timer. I question why they added those green zones when it actually has no meaning. (as shown in the picture, I marked it too early, but I know to start time when it goes past the line I made) I’ve used this canner about five times, and the inside changes color based on where the water was sitting. The rack and the bottom pan look different than when I initially received it and used it for the first time. It seems to be just a visual change, and hasn’t caused any problems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best way to can everything
*by R***S on June 22, 2026*

If you like to can veggies, fruit etx-this is what you need! Easy to use. MUCH better than large pots of very hot water. It steams, is perfect for all sizes of cans and uses 1 gallon or less of water.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked like a charm
*by M***. on November 28, 2018*

I bought this steam canner to replace a much older model I'd used for years. There wasn't much left of it and I had considered purchasing a water bath canner this time around. There's always questions of food safety with steam canners and I have to admit, though I'd canned with one for years and rarely had a problem other than an occasional jar breaking during processing or one never sealing, I was starting to doubt myself. But as I clicked "purchase" on a water bath canner, I started thinking about my back issues and hauling a bunch of water to and fro, and the fact that I need a new oven and I want a ceramic top to replace my gas, and there are studies that have found steam canning to be safe when done correctly. So, I cancelled my water bath canner order and sent out for this one. Within two weeks, I had canned around 60 quarts of applesauce (My kids love the stuff with their dinner and people kept throwing apples my way. ) and didn't have a single issue. Everything sealed, nothing broke during processing, the canner was easy to use and everything processed beautifully. I love the gauge at the top that tells me when to start timing according to my elevation and I love how little water sputtering there was (my last canner spit water everywhere, even when I had filled it correctly), and I love how easy it was to move and clean and refill. Yeah, I made the right choice. Steam canning has served me well and I think it will be even better now with this truly awesome canner.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kitchen Crop Steam Canner with Temperature Indicator (Stainless Steel Steam Canner + Tools)
- Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
- The All New Ball Book Of Canning And Preserving: Over 350 of the Best Canned, Jammed, Pickled, and Preserved Recipes

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-17*