sealing kilner jars

Wildeone · « **on:** June 14, 2008, 08:33 »

Do I seal the jars when the jams hot? ? ? or do i leave to cool first then seal???

Thank you!

Wildeone · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2008, 08:47 »

just found this site - kilner jars

Salkeela · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2008, 20:19 »

Close hot for a good seal. The air inside contracts on cooling creating a vacuum.

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