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When the jam is still warm. You should be able to find a lot of these supplies at a local craft store or department store.
When the jam is still warm.
Jam wax discs which way up. Its wax side down. I think they used to used melted paraffin wax before wax discs were invented - thats how I remember which way down they go. Well it helps me remember Thu 22-Sep-11.
4 March 2008 at 1005AM. Although yes they should go waxed side down I dont think it makes a lot of difference. Provided you put the wax disc in the jar immediately whilst the preserve is still hot the wax will melt.
Then it will coolharden to form a seal. Which is the intention. All the recipes say place a.
Waxed disc on top of the jam waxed side down but they never say. WHICH side is the waxed side. Ive got my discs.
They have a shiny side and a dull side. Im just about to start chopping upde-stoning the plums. 31 July 2009 at 1150PM.
Its just an extra seal in addition to the lid intended to help keep out the spores that can cause mould. Ideally you put the disc on waxed side down Thriftlady. When the jam is still warm.
The wax then melts slightly forming a wax skin on the top which hardens when the jam. Wax discs are meant to go on the surface of the jam anyway - its cellophane that goes over the top. I pot and seal jam hot so it forms a decent vacuum seal as it cools - I usually use old jars with those pop-up buttons in the lids but have done some kilner too - and dont bother with wax discs.
Startail Sun 17-Jul-11 232529. Never bother with wax paper disks or faffing about drying jars. Simply dishwash jars and put them in the sink fill with boiling water drain and fill with jam when just cool enough to handle.
Screw on the top while still hot so jam contracts and lid is pulled on tightly. 200 Waxed Circle Discs For 1lb Jam Jars. Made to fit 1lb jam jars such as our our 1lb Glass Jam Jars this pack of 200 Wax Discs are an integral part of jam making ensuring your homemade creations are kept fresh until you decide to eat them.
Wax Discs are an essential part of the jam making process. Do not use old jam jar lids if damaged or rusty they should be thrown away as they may not make a good seal. Instead use wax discs.
Remove jars from the oven or dishwasher only when needed or they will cool down too much. Always sterilize more jars than you think you will need. Indeed the main spoilage issue jam has when its left at room temperature is mold or fungus growing in pools of condensed water on its surface its a rare thing assuming the jam has been made correctly to find a microbe thriving in the sugary acidic interior of the jar.
Wax sealing was an easy temporary fix for the problem. Spoon the melted wax onto the top of the jelly in the jars nearly up to the jar top. Tilt the jars a bit to make sure the wax has adhered to the sides of the jars.
Allow the wax-topped jars to set until the wax is opaque white in color and not see through. KitchenCraft Home Made Jam Jar Covers for 1lb Jars Pack of 24 Wax Discs Plus Labels and Covers 44 out of 5 stars. Get it Tomorrow Aug 15.
FREE Delivery on your first order shipped by Amazon. Circular pieces of waxed paper that are placed on the top of home-made jams or jellies to help exclude air and prevent deterioration eg pot the jam and cover with a waxed disc while the preserve is piping hot or completely cold. Keep your preserves safe and fresh with these Kilner wax discs.
These wax discs sit inside the lid of your jar to form an airtight seal which keeps your preserves fresher for longer and cuts down on wastage. Crafted from natural wax you can eliminate anything unnatural from getting into your preserves and ensure a top-quality product every time. These discs are an essential part.
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The heat from the jars will cause any remaining water to evaporate quickly. Stand the clean jars top-side up on a wooden board placed in a cold oven do not allow the jars to touch. Heat oven temperature to very slow 120C100C fan-forced then leave the jars in the oven for 30 minutes.
Put open end up on a baking tray and heat in oven at 140C 120C fan mark 1 for 10-15min until completely dry. A jam funnel which has a wide spout makes potting jam easier. Home made jam can be sealed in the same way but they must be sealed as soon as the jam is potted.
A wax disc is unneccessary under seal and is in fact more important to cover the jam quickly. Seals are a time saving method of storing jam but involve extra cost. Plastic seals press on lids are generally reusable and again must be placed.
Either way the storage jars must be both scrupulously clean and warm when you pour the hot jam into them. Seal the jars with a disc of waxed or greaseproof paper that you have cut earlier. Method 3of 3Sealing with Wax.
To seal your jars with wax youll need a ceramic wax sealer dish filament tape scissors a tea candle a kitchen lighter and bottle sealing wax. You should be able to find a lot of these supplies at a local craft store or department store.