It is very important to select the correct cover and container for a marmalade, jam or chutney. As a competition judge I frequently see exhibits with not only a waxed disc and cellophane cover, but also twist-top lids and a fabric or paper cover all on the same jar. Both good and bad advice can be found on-line and in print. However, by following a few simple rules it is possible to make preserves with a good shelf-life. Continue reading Covers and Containers
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By Viv on April 23, 2012
This entry is filed under First Preserves Book, News and tagged cellophane cover, chutney, chutneys, commercial preserves, competition judge, consistency, corrosion from the vinegar, hot preserve, jam, Marmalade, moisture, paper cover, recipe, sterilised, twist-top lids, vapour-proof disc, vinegar, waxed disc, waxed tissue.
