gracefruit Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I would like to give jam making a go, but I'm a bit confused about the actual bottling. After I put the jam into the jars and put the lids on, do I then need to vacuum seal the jars with heat? Perhaps with boiling water? I have done this when canning salsa. Is the process the same for jam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 If you make sure the jars are hot, then they will seal themselves when you put the hot jam in. Make sure you screw the lids on tight and after a while you will see the 'bubble' on the jar pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Brilliant. Thank you for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I heat my jars in the oven before putting the jam in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi Lynda, Thanks for your help. How hot is the oven? I've only ever used boiling water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 About 140C for 15 minutes should do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Lovely! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Christian Thats a very concise answer! My jam making is never that precise I operate with the chuck it in the pan method. Put a plate in the freezer, put a blob of jam on the plate and if it gets a skin on it its done! No thermometers in this house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I use the saucer method too, ever since I dropped the thermometer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 We are a right pair of slap happy jammers then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 We are a right pair of slap happy jammers then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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