Testing for Set AND Preparing Jars in the MW

TESTING FOR SET

Make sure that when you start your jam or marmalade making you pop a plate into the fridge. When the instructions say ‘test for set’ place a teaspoon of jam mix on the cold plate – pop back in fridge – will show a set if the jam skin forms wrinkles and feels thick when finger is pushed through it when cool

 

PREPARING JARS FOR POTTING UP JAM OR MARMALADE

Into well washed jars pour about 1 cm (half an inch) of boiling water, place in microwave on full power for 3 – 4 mins until the water boils in the jars.

Take care and tip them out well and stand to evaporate the last bit of water while you re-heat the jam mix

2 thoughts on “Testing for Set AND Preparing Jars in the MW

    • Hi Nicky,
      I always wash the lids in the dishwasher – but as I always use jam-pot covers and the lid is actually going on top of the proper cellophane type covers, it isn’t vital. If you were ONLY using a lid then new lids are recommended (mandatory if you are selling preserves). Thanks for the comment, hope this helps 🙂

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