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We may earn a commission from links on this page. It used to be that in addition to cooking the jam or sauce going into the jars, you had to spend a lot of time prepping the jars: sterilizing them, ...

Ensure delicious jams and preserves last longer by learning how to sterilize jars safely and effectively Why is it important to sterilize jars for your delicious preserves? A clean, sterilized jar is ...

four empty glass jars with handles on a wooden table - ProShine Studio/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the main draws of using glass jars is how reusable ...