How To Sterilise Glass Jars In The Oven

To sterilize glassware in the oven preheat the oven to 130C 266F.

How to sterilise glass jars in the oven. Put them in a baking pan being careful not to let them touch each other bake them for 5 minutes turn off the oven and let them cool in the closed oven for 20. Use a dishtowel or air day the jars completely to make sure all moisture left on the glass is absorbed. However I find I frequently have to rummage through old recipes to remind myself of how to sterilise jam jars correctly.

Arrange your glass jars inside the oven and see to it that they do not touch each other. For a video aid on how to sterilise a glass. Fill the jars with the preserves screw on the lid then wrap each one up in newspaper.

Just follow these simple steps. Or you can put jars in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes then drain upside down on a clean tea towel and dry in the oven. There are some advantages of sterilizing canning jars in the oven.

Rinse them well but dont dry them. Instead place upside-down on a rack which fits inside an oven tray. Place jars neck up on an oven tray and place tray in oven for minimum 20 minutes.

Do not raise the temperature above as the glass jars could break. Place a sheet of baking paper on one of the shelves of your oven not at the bottom of the oven and place the jars on the shelf making sure theyre not touching each other. Seal the jar when it is.

I love pickling and preserving fruit and vegetables and making delicious jams and marmalade. Wash the jar sterilize it in a preheated oven Heat the washed glass jar in a preheated oven for effective sterilization. Then wash your jars in warm soapy water.