Despite the fact that most of the Eastern seaboard is hunkering down for a massive storm (they’re predicting 11-17 inches for Philadelphia!), spring is really just around the corner. And in anticipation of the coming canning season, I thought today would be the perfect time to feature all the new goodies the folks from Ball Canning are rolling out this year.
First up are the new Spiral Jars. I’d seen a sneak peek of these a month or two ago on Facebook, but was uncertain whether I liked them or not (my initial thought was, why do we need our jars to spiral? What’s wrong with the classic shape?).
However, having now seen them in person, I’ve changed my tune. These are really great jars. The twisting shape feels good in the hand and I like how simple the branding is. The sizing on these jars is a little different from what we’re used to. The smaller jar is a traditional 16 ounce pint, but the larger jar clocks in at just 28 ounces rather than a full quart.
I can already tell that place where these jars are really going to shine is when it comes to to canning slightly taller things. I can’t wait to can up a batch of dilly beans or pickled carrot spears in these jars, knowing that there won’t be as much trimming involved.
I took a picture of the spiral jars side by side with a regular pint and quart so that you can get a better idea of the new height. And if you do plan on canning in the taller spirals, make sure to measure your canning pot to ensure that you’ll be able to keep them fully submerged during the canning process.
Next up are the new Sharing Jars. I’d not seen any previews of these jars before I opened up the box for this post and so they were a really fun surprise. These eight-sided jars are a charming addition to the Ball Canning line-up and they have a charitable component. Newell Brands (the new Ball Canning parent company) will donated four meals to Feeding America for every package of these jars purchased.
The sharing jars are only available in a regular mouth 16 ounce pint size and come with a little Feeding America ribbon tied around the neck of the jar.
Last up are the new Sure Seal Bail Storage Jars. Designed to hold dry goods, these jars seal tightly with a lid that locks into place. They come in two sizes, 14 ounce and 38 ounce. I must confess that in comparison to the rest of the new jars, these feel a little clunky. Jars from Ball normally have a certain elegance that these two are just missing.
Finally, the spices and accessories. The drink lids are one piece devises that screw onto jars without the aid of a ring (they’re more like those made by iLids and less like the ones from Cuppow) and allow you to use mason jars as travel mugs. A package comes with two lids and two straws and you can get them to fit either regular or wide mouth jars.
The spices are particularly fun. Made in partnership with McCormick, they are designed to make it easy for home canners to make and preserve things like tomato salsa, bread and butter pickles, fruit salsa, and pasta sauce.
Now, for the giveaway! One lucky winner will get a set of everything featured in today’s blog post! Please use the widget below to enter.
Thanks for the chance!
I can’t say I love the spiral jars. But the eight sided jars are a winner. I’m getting me some of those.
I like the sure seal jars. I’ve been using some of my canning jars for dry storage and using either rings and lids or the plastic lids but haven’t been happy with either. These I like. I’ll have to get a few before I bake a batch of dog cookies. Poor thing is no longer allowed to eat commercial treats due to new diet.
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I do like the new style of jars
Thank U 4 this giveaway opportunity.
They always come up with such interesting stuff! I use Ball jars for everything.
I like the spirals, but I also think I would like the Sure Seal jars. One would be nice to keep my homemade granola in on the table.
As a researcher I am always excited to try new products and experiment.
You can teach an old dog new tricks… tricks of the trade with all the new canning equipment.
New jars! Always gets my attention. Planning for hand made goodies and gifts.
Fabulous new products. Thanks for the chance to win.
I really like the new spiral jars!
Love them all. Thanks for the chance to win some GREAT products from a great company!
I hadn’t heard about those feeding America jars and I do like the shape of them. I’ll have to check them out.
The spirals would be fun to pour syrups out of.
love the sharing jars, just right for jams to give as gifts
LOVE the spiral jars! I hadn’t seen them before today.
These are so much fun! I’m addicted to mason jars – the drink lids especially are a great addition. I love bringing a serving of milk or kefir to work, but the two-part lids are a bit of a mess, and the plastic screw-on lids aren’t sufficiently water-tight.
The spice packs are a great idea. Can’t wait to see them in stores.
All of the new designs look interesting! Thank you for the chance to try them out!
They all look great! I love the spiral jars!
Really looking forward to canning soon, our local strawberry farm is expecting an early season. I love getting the kids in the kitchen with me
I am a sucker for a fancy jar!
Those spiral jars are great. I want some!
Awesome Giveaway from Ball!
Difficult to pick just one that I like best! I can see using each of them in my future~
Neato
The spiral jars are beautiful. I hope I win them!!
The spiral jars and the are really pretty! I didn’t need an excuse to buy more jars, my mother already says I have a problem.
I think the spiral jars are fun! I LOVE that Ball has partnered with Feeding America, too!
What a nice new line up. Looking forward to the Feeding America and Spiral jars. These will be great for gifts and raffle items.
Looks great!
I really like what Ball is doing these days, especially the limited, “cleaner” branding on their jars. I’ve been preferring Kerr jars for that reason, but they are much harder to find in my area for some reason. The new Ball designs haven’t shown up in my usual jar purchasing haunts yet, but I’m hopeful!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Ball canning products. I tried to go with cheaper products, but found the quality just wasn’t up to par. These new products ALL seem fascinating. I look forward to seeing them on the store shelves ( and in my canning pantry). So many ideas come to mind to use these new jars. Thank you for this opportunity.
The sharing jars look fantastic!
I love jars. PERIOD! ?
I’m excited to try the spiral jars along with the jars for storing dry goods!
What a great giveaway!!
I love any of the new jars for gift giving during the holidays. I’m a big jelly/jam person and everyone loves them as gifts!
I’m not a fan of the spiral jar, however I am in love with the sure seal jars!
Thank you for the chance to win these great products! I’d love to use the new Spiral Jars!
I really like the spiral jars!
Love the spiral and sharing jars!
I like the new jars and hadn’t heard about them . Thanks for the info and chance for a giveaway!
Marisa you always have the best give-aways! I am looking forward to trying out the new spiral jars. I was skeptical too but can see them as a great alternative to a water bottle with the siptops. <3
I love the spiral jars! It’s always nice to have a taller jar with a smaller base.
What a fantastic giveaway!!!!!!
I love the new twisty jars! We are running low on jars in our house so it’s time for me to restock! I might just have to wait until the twisty jars are available.
Thanks for sharing!
Those spiral jars are so cute! and I love how the sharing jars have room for a ribbon: I think I’ll be able to be more creative with my gift packaging this year!
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Hoping for those sharing jars especially!
Excited to try Ball new products, I use my Ball jars every day!
Love the sharing jars! I’ve already ordered some, but would love more!
Nice haul!
I’d love to get a shot at some of these new jars! They seem really innovative and thoughtful. 🙂
I love the look and giving concept behind the Sharing Jars. Very cool.
The spiral jars are so pretty!
I prefer real quart and pint jars since so many recipes are based off 16 and 32 Oz DAG nab it now I have to do more math
I do love the sharing jars best!
I can see alot of uses for the taller spiral jars. Thank u for sharing Ball’s newest products!
Please let me win this time….Would love this gift. Thank-You
I was surprised at the new storage jars; normally Ball jars have such a clean, classic design and these aren’t quite right. But the new spiral jars make up for them…
Jars look very nice. .would love them
The new jars are pretty!
Love the new jars. Getting back to canning this summer.
Oh! The spiral pints/lid combo seems to make for perfect travel glasses!
I can’t wait to replace my miscellaneous spice jars with the new mini jars!
Lovely jars! I’m looking forward to the spiral jars especially.
would love this package! I love gifting my homemade products! So much more personal!
Score! (I hope)
Awesome giveaway! Thanks
Due to a surgery I missed canning last year. Looking forward to making tasty treats again this summer.
Love the spiral and sharing jars!! Cannot wait to stock up!
Oohh i like those! Looks lije there is more smooth surface area for putting fancy labels too!
I think those spiral jars look awesome!
I think I am most excited about the spiral jar. I also like the food share jars.
I like the new ‘Spiral Jars’, that’s lovely. Does that mean that they wn’t be making a new ‘Vintage’ color this year? I have been hoping for an amber year!
Wouldn’t the salt preserved lemons be beautiful in the spiral jars?!
It amazes me how Ball comes up with new idea’s for canning jars and canning toys. I love the new season packets. It allows me to try new spices with out buying alot of spices that I may not use. Thank you for the wonderful contest.
Love the spirals!!
love the sharing jars!
Those sharing jars look super nice!
Love the spiral jars!
My only concern is with the height difference with the spiral jars – wondering if they will still fit in my shelves. …but I love the design and would think it would give a better grip for opening them.
love the Sure Seal Bail Storage Jars!
I love the Giving Jars, and the Spiral are very eye-catching! Thanks for the giveaway.
Really like the sharing jars and happy to see Ball adding new items.
New jars! Yes!
I really like the spiral jars. I always worry about getting my smaller hands securely around a quart size jar.
Can’t wait to try the spiral jars!
Love the height of the spiral jars!
Oh, those spice packs look useful!
I love the sharing jars but I think they’re too nice to actually share!
All of them? But probably especially the drink lids & spice mixes.
I absolutely love the new spiral jars. I can think of so many goodies to make in these. Thank you for the chances to win these.
The sharing jars and the one piece drinking lids! Tres exciting!
I love the new spirals and sharing jars! Can’t wait to try them this season.
Thanks, this is just the thing for a snow day! I like the look of the new spiral jars, which I haven’t yet seen in person.
The day of a snowstorm in New England is the perfect day to think about summer and canning! I really like the look of the spiral jars, but I feel like I need to see the sharing jars in person to get a better sense of what they are all about.
Thank you for the giveaway!
I like the sharing jars best. I just picked up new ball wide mouth bands amd lids today, looking forward to pickling!
I think the new spiral jars are gorgeous and can’t wait to try the spice blends. I also think the lids and straws will be great for summer, maybe I’ll see if I can find some handled ball or mason jars for those. I just love that such an established company keeps putting new stuff out!
I have really missed canning. Can’t wait for summer’s bounty so I can start again. Thanks for the great giveaway.