Learn how to properly sterilize jars for preserving jam and canned goods.
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How to Sterilize Jars for Preserving
How to Sterilize Jars for Preserving
The process for Sterilizing Jars for Preserving is rather easy. It takes about 15 minutes.
- Wash jars in hot soapy water and rinse in hot water. Put jars in a deep, large pot and cover with hot water.
- Cover pot and bring water to a boil and boil jars for 15 minutes from the time steam emerges from pot. Turn off heat and let jars stand in hot water until ready to use.
- Just before filling them with jam or other canned goods, invert jars onto a kitchen towel to dry. (Jars should be filled while still hot.)
How to Sterilize Lids for Preserving
- Sterilize canning lids in boiling water 5 minutes. Keep warm until ready to use.
Related: Homemade Mixed Berry Jam
This method works for sterilizing baby bottles, pacifiers, breast pump parts, and heat resistant toys.
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