Douwe Egberts coffee jars

Sally A · « **on:** October 07, 2007, 19:21 »

Has anyone ever used these for preserving, I bought a lot of the coffee when it was BOGOF.

Does the plastic insert make it sufficiently air tight for jams, chutneys etc.

Would just like to know in case I go all "Mrs Beeton" next year.

PS: the lids make great tea light holders.

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2007, 19:45 »

I have used them succesfully for smoked garlic in olive oil. There is a technique for closing the jar which develops quite a good seal. Put on the lid, then push it sharply to one side and downwards at the same time. You should hear air being expelled & will obtain a noticeably better seal.

Haven't used them for jams/chutneys but I would see no problem with doing so.

Sally A · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2007, 19:56 »

I shall hang on to them then, you never know when the chutneying bug may strike.

thanks.

Lesley Jay · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2007, 19:15 »

I use them to store dried herbs in.

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Douwe Egberts coffee jars

Sally A

WG.

Sally A