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How To Sterilise Jars

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Instructions

Oven Method:

  • Heat the oven to 130°C (275°F).
  • Lay a double layer of newspaper on each oven shelf but not the floor of the oven. If you are using a gas oven, make sure your newspaper is well away from any flame.
  • Arrange the jars on the oven shelf, making sure thejars are not touching each other.
  • Close the oven door and sterilize thejars for a minimum of 20 minutes.
  • Using thick oven mitts, remove eachjar from the oven as needed onto a heatproof mat heat pad.

Dishwasher Method:

  • Fill your dishwasher with clean cold jars and lids and run through a full cycle without using detergent.
  • Use the jars one at a time from the dishwasher as needed.

Microwave Method:

  • Clean the jars as normal.
  • Rinse the jars and leave a little wet
  • Microwave the jars only for 30 to 45 seconds depending on the size of the jar.

Notes

  1. Do NOT add cold food to hot jars, or hot food to cold jars; otherwise, the jar will shatter which is very dangerous.
  2. Do NOT use old jam jar lids if damaged or rusty, they should be thrown away as they may not make a good seal. Instead, use wax discs.
  3. Remove jars from the oven or dishwasher only when needed or they will cool down too much.
  4. Always sterilize more jars than you think you will need. Should you have more mixture than anticipated it is too late to start sterilizing once the food is ready.
  5. Leave jams, preserves or pickles to settle for 15 minutes before sealing.