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sterilising jam jars - whats the easiest way?
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Hello all,
How do I go about sterilising jars in the ovenI'm trying so hard to be thrifty, but it doesn't come naturally. You lot are an inspiration!JUST LOVES THE O/S BOARD0 -
This is how I sterilise mine. rinse jam jars and place on baking tray, put in oven 200c for 15 minutes.Sealed pot challenge member 4370
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I rinse them again so they're wet, then stick them in for 20 or so minutes at 100.Non me fac calcitrare tuum culi0
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Thanks everyoneI'm trying so hard to be thrifty, but it doesn't come naturally. You lot are an inspiration!JUST LOVES THE O/S BOARD0
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If you don't want to put the oven on, I have used Miltons sterlising liquid (or own brand version, obviously) for this too.0
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winniepooh wrote: »Hello all,
How do I go about sterilising jars in the oven
An alternative is to do them in a microwave.
I wash and rinse them well then leave a little water in the bottom of the jar and microwave on high for a minute or so depending on the size of the jar.
Just be very careful as they will be very hot.
If using them for jam etc I put it in whilst they are still hot. This works fine for me, my jams have not gone off using this method.
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I have read that the hottest dishwasher setting is enough to sterilise them for jam etc.0
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A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
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I want to make some jams and fruit gin, but don't have a dishwasher to sterilise the jars. Can I use milton instead do you think? I have the tablets and could make up a solution in the washing up bowl.0
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