I made some strawberry rhubarb jam last night and the recipe said to boil the jars for 5 minutes instead of the normal 10. I did this and half the jars didn't seal. Are the ones that did seal safe? Can I put the whole batch in my deep freeze and thaw them out when I need them just to be safe?
Tigger
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When they don't seal you can put the jam into plastic freezer containers and freeze it. I use small individual yogurt containers that have a lid for that kind of thing. Just pour the jam into them.
The jars that sealed are fine and should keep well.
Do not freeze the glass jars though, they might crack. Mine did when I froze stuff in them once.
You can also keep the unsealed jars in the refrigerator, they should keep in there for several months'
RoyS
You can re-process the jars that didn't seal, for 10 minutes (after the water starts boiling). Just use new lids, and make sure the jar tops and threads are clean. And, yes, the ones that sealed are safe.
Karen L
No, because freezing glass jars with liquid or semi-liquid is a poor idea. The jars have a good chance of breaking.
Classy Granny
Sure. I make freezer jam all the time
gypsygirl731
um if they dint seal id use that jelly up asap or give it way