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Before you pick the berries, before you purchase the
pectin, before you measure the sugar - you need to decide what kind of
containers you want to use. Will you be sharing your jam with others, or giving
holiday gifts? Here are some ways to make your homemade preserves even more
tempting....
Smaller jars or containers are best for gifting jams or
jellies. If you plan to hand out samples of your delicious jam to co-workers or
to dinner guests, 4 oz. jars are just right. It gives all your friends a
taste to remember you by.
Purchase the
4 oz. quilted jelly jars; use a round
decorative fruit label on the top to identify the jam. If you want, you can tie
a ribbon around the top of the jar, with a small tag that says... "Use one
tablespoon on your toast every morning for a sweeter day." Another alternative
for 4 oz. jars is the
oval jelly jar labels and
white one-piece caps. The result
is a cute little jar to pass out to whomever you wish.
For a slightly larger portion, use the 8 oz. quilted jelly
jars or platinum elite jars. The elite jars are square and squat with a silver
lid. Use a decorative label on this stylish jar and you have an instant gift
that anyone would enjoy.
If you make freezer jam, use the plastic
8 oz. freezer
jars. Label these with a permanent marker before placing in the freezer and bundle together
with some fresh muffins or loaf of bread to give to neighbors, those recovering
from illness, or just to brighten someone’s day. Use clear
disposable bread bags
for the muffins and bread and attach the recipe with a ribbon.
For an extra special thank you, offer a larger jar of your
most prized jam recipe. Use a 16 oz. elite jar
or 16 oz. plastic freezer jar,
decorated with labels or fancy printing and include the perfect serving
container for your "perfect" jam -
My Favorite Jelly
Jar. This bright white
porcelain jar compliments any breakfast or buffet table and a washable ink pen
allows you to label the contents and easily wipe it off. A wonderful gift to
show off your jam!
Whatever way you want to present it, homemade jam or jelly
is one of the sweetest gifts you can give!
