Slightly off topic but preserving fruit
Ivyhouse
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I have just bought 6 Tala storage jars from a local homewares shop, in all intents exactly the same as Kilners. However on reading the small print it specifically says no boiling water, and not to use in the oven. With Kilners my traditional method was to sterilize the jars in the oven then top up the fruit with boiling water. Does anybody have any tips or have I wasted my money ?
Many thanks all.
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Are they sold as preserving jars or storage jars?
Are they dishwasher proof and do you have a dishwasher? If so, that's an option, if not then use Milton sterilising fluid or the sterilising tablets that are used when making wine, you can get them in Wilkinsons.
I make both jams and wine and hope this helps
I sterilise a lot of wine making equipment with baby sterilising tabs.
Ooh, artjak, you make wine too.....maybe we should start another thread. I once tried joining a wine making forum, very odd people who weren't at all friendly so I gave up
I'm afraid they are labeled as storage nutcutlet. Just goes to show that you shouldn't be seduced by a bargain and that there is no substitute for the real thing. I think I've just gained some extra space for pasta and rice !
Aways look on the bright side Ivy
Could you not buy replacement seals for them, Kilner sell seals is they are the same size and it should be ok?
Thanks Tracey but the seals are the orange rubber ones exactly as would have been on a Kilner jar.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tala-950-Classic-Airtight-Storage/dp/B002SPDRZK/ref=sr_1_1/276-3532335-1958219?ie=UTF8&qid=1393193391&sr=8-1&keywords=tala+jars#productDescription
Are these the same jars Ivy? If so, I think they will be ok for preserving. Why don't you try something that de isn't matter if it spoils and see? They say they are air tight so should be ok
Ivy, you could sterilise as the ideas above, then do pickles such as beetroot and onions that can use cold vinegar. I've used hot and cold methods for pickling, with slightly different results but still good.
I totally agree, Tracey. I tried too, and asked for help. They were really up their own bums! I really fancy making a redcurrant and raspberry sparkling wine from my freezer stores, but they were no help whatsoever. What do you say, artjak?