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How to Process Jam Jars

From: Food Network Magazine

Preserving jam is easier than it looks — just follow Food Network Magazine's guide.

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Using a clean spoon, fill the sterilized jars with hot jam, taking the required headspace into account.

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Stir with a clean small spatula to eliminate any air pockets, then wipe the rims clean with a damp paper towel. (Any residual stickiness or seeds will affect the seal.)

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Place sterilized lids on the jars. Screw on the sterilized bands until snug. Place a rack in the bottom of a pot, then fill halfway with water, cover and bring to a gentle boil.

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Using a jar lifter, lower the sealed jars into the pot. The water must cover the jars by 1 inch (add boiling water, if needed). Cover the pot and process according to the recipe's directions.