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Title: High Altitude Cheese Making
Post by: darius on March 20, 2011, 09:07:38 PM
I know water boils at my altitude at 207ºF, rather than 212ºF at sea level. It makes a difference in safely pressure canning as I have to extend the time and increase the pressure.

Conversely, should I make any adjustments in any cheese recipe temps accordingly?
Title: Re: High Altitude Cheese Making
Post by: DETERMINED on March 22, 2011, 03:35:04 AM
I think it would only make a difference if you intend to boil your cheese.

Altitude is effecting pressure not temperature, the hardness of your water will have an effect on your boiling point as well.

I have not had any problems using temperatures stated in recipes and I am at an altitude similar to yours based on your posted boiling point.


Title: Re: High Altitude Cheese Making
Post by: darius on March 22, 2011, 10:16:44 AM
Thanks.

If I had thought it through, I'd have realized it has to do with pressure! :)