How To Sterilize Glass Jars In Oven

Now most sources I have seen have suggested immersing the jars and lids in boiling water.

How to sterilize glass jars in oven. Heat of 220 degrees F kills bacteria and sterilize the jars. Heat oven to 140C120C fangas 1. Place a double layer of newspaper on a baking sheet and place the glassware and the lids on top of it arranging it so the jars dont touch each other.

Use a dishtowel or air dry the jars completely to make sure all moisture left on the glass is absorbed. Place jars neck up on an oven tray and place tray in oven for minimum 20 minutes. Any higher and the glass is likely to break.

You can sterilize your jars while you are preparing your other ingredients for caning which will allow you to make good use. Using oven mitts remove the jars one at a. So partly to help myself and.

Do not raise the temperature above as the glass jars could break. If using Kilner jars boil the rubber seals as dry heat damages them. This will sterilise the jars for immediate use.

Using the oven frees the burners on the top of the stove for boiling the lids and preparing your food. You can reuse any glass jar for canning as long as it has a screwed-on lid. Wash the jars and heat them in the oven.

For bottles fill using a clean funnel that has been scalded with boiling water. I love pickling and preserving fruit and vegetables and making delicious jams and marmalade. Turn on the oven using a temperature between 100 degrees C and 130 degrees C.