sterilising jam jars - whats the easiest way?

LameWolf

kateandpete wrote: »

I know it's OK to reuse the jars but can I also sterilise and reuse the lids? I'd like to be able to store some of the jam until Christmas but would rather not kill anyone!
Many thanks in advance

We always do, and we haven't killed anyone yet! I've stored jam for 3 years and it's been perfectly fine, with re-used jars and lids.
Happy jamming!;)

wssla00

I always do this! I wash them in the dishwasher to get rid of all of the glue and then they are ready

Enjoy! Just remember to warm them in the oven!

Kevie192

I think the lids can't go in the microwave but can be sterilised by pouring on boiling water...

Kevin x

Gigervamp

Wash them in hot soapy water and give them a rinse to get any bubbles off, then bung in the oven with the jars.

Try to keep jam jars for jam and pickle jars for chutneys though, as it's hard to get rid of the vinegar smell from pickle jars and you don't want it transfering to your jam.

wogglemaker

If you need to replace lids - Chutney needs plastic coated lids (on the inside) Lakeland used to stock them, I think they were red or blue gingham patterned.

kateandpete

Great - thanks every one. Should keep me busy tomorrow!

jollymummy

I do to and also bung them in the oven with the jars and remind myself not to accidently lean on them, erm again

Penelope_Penguin

kateandpete wrote: »

I know it's OK to reuse the jars but can I also sterilise and reuse the lids? I'd like to be able to store some of the jam until Christmas but would rather not kill anyone!
Many thanks in advance

I sterilise my jars in a low oven. I then put the lids in once I switch the oven off. Being metal, they conduct the heat well, and sterilise quickly

You might want to have a look at this older thread; I'll merge this later to keep ideas together.

Introuble28

Hello all

If I am making jams etc, do I really need to sterilise the jar? If so , how do I do it?

Would a hot wash with soapy water do the trick?

Thanks
Kate

nykied

Hi,

wash in hot soapy water and then stick them in an oven at 100 degrees c for about 15 minutes. I put them on a baking tray so they're open at the top. Also stick the lids in there too, unless they're plastic.