How To Sanitize Glass Jars In Oven

Here are my failsafe four methods to sterilise jars whatever your situation.

How to sanitize glass jars in oven. Place the cookie sheets with your jars lids and bands on them in your preheated oven. After the 15 minutes you can reduce the temperature to 212F 100C to keep the jars. To finish off drain the water and dry.

Line each oven shelf with a double layer of newspaper or baking paper making sure to keep the paper away from any flames. Set the oven temperature to 130 C or 270 F no higher or you run the risk of the glass breaking. Wash your jars and the lids in hot soapy water but do not dry them.

Close the oven door and sterilize the jars for a minimum of 20 minutes. Arrange the glass jars on the oven shelf making sure the jars are not touching each other. Use a dishtowel or air dry the jars completely to make sure all moisture left on the glass is absorbed.

Use a dishtowel or air day the jars completely to make sure all moisture left on the glass is absorbed. Instead leave them to stand upside down on a roasting tray while theyre still wet. Do not raise the temperature above as the glass jars could break.

Sterilizing glass jars in the oven is a quick and easy method. Preheat your oven to 210 F 140 C. Run your finger along the top of each jar to feel for any jagged edges.

I use this way whenever I am making jams or keeping baby homemade food this extends the expiration date. How to sterilize canning jars in the oven. Using the oven frees the burners on the top of the stove for boiling the lids and preparing your food.