Paraffin is not used for sealing jelly and jam anymore. The USDA says the only safe way to seal is usung the hot water bath method.
To seal jelly jars with paraffin wax, make sure the jelly is hot and pour it into the jars leaving some space at the top. Melt the paraffin wax, pour a thin layer on top of the jam in each jar, and allow it to cool and harden completely before storing the jars.
Pectin is used in preserving fruits for jam and jelly making. This is used with paraffin wax to seal the tops of canned fruit and jelly.
No. Jelly has a TON of sugar in it, jam has more fruit than jelly. You can often find more fruit chunks in jam. Jelly does not have fruit chunks in it.
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When canning, it is important that you remove all air bubbles before sealing. You can use a knife, spoon, small spatula or any other workable utensil. What you have leaking out is trapped air bubbles. Chances are the seal did not take, so you should refrigerate these immediately.
Paraffin wax is ideal for covering a jelly jar because it forms a tight seal, preventing air and contaminants from entering the jar and affecting the jelly. It is also water-resistant and helps to preserve the freshness of the jelly by creating a barrier against moisture. Additionally, paraffin wax is odorless and tasteless, ensuring that it does not impact the flavor of the jelly.
* Jam * Jelly * Juice * Jelly beans
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