Wax Circles / Discs for Jam making anyone?

sam_i_am

Hello thereFor those of you who make jam, could you please help a beginner?I was wondering if I could buy jars / discs etc from the local supermarket? Haven't ever seen them but never looked before!I'm excited about making some raspberry and nectarine jam!!Thanks in advance!x

lofty_cherrytree

Hi, my local supermarkets usually have these at this time of year near to the sugar/home baking stuff. Usually come with cellophane 'lids'. Think Robert Dyas also stock these and any kitchenware shops. Raspberry and nectarine sounds delicious by the way!

sam_i_am

Many thanks!!x

dannahaz

Hi Sam

If you can afford it, then you might want to buy proper lids instead of the wax circles. This keeps the jam in much better condition - especially once you've started eating the jar.

If you are only making a small amount of jam then you can buy jars and lids (separately) from Lakeland. If you are making a lot then Ascott Smallholding supplies sell a huge variety of jars and lids http://www.ascott.biz/acatalog/Glass_Jars___Bottles.html

THIRZAH

My local newagent sells them.I find jam keeps better if I use the wax/cellophane circles but use an ordinary lid once the jam has been opened.

moogiegirl

I cut mine out of the bag used to hold cereals.

twink

i cover the jars with clingfilm stretched tightly, then the lid if i have kept it

remember to fill the jars brimming full as the jam will shrink back as it cools

elliethecat

Hi. I bought mine in Lakeland.

denise_h_2

elliethecat wrote: »

Hi. I bought mine in Lakeland.

Here's the link

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/SearchResults.aspx?kw=jam+covers

Cheers

sam_i_am

Thank you all for the suggestions! I'm really looking forward to making my first batch!x

sam_i_am

Just wanted to say that Lakeland looks like a good option. I'm hoping to give some various jams and chutney items along with Christmas presents if I turn out to be god at it!Also made some cracking shortbread from a WI recipe this week so might also put that in the hampers.xx