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.
I have really missed canning. Can’t wait for summer’s bounty so I can start again. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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 like the sharing jars best. I just picked up new ball wide mouth bands amd lids today, looking forward to pickling!
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!
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.
I love the new spirals and sharing jars! Can’t wait to try them this season.
The sharing jars and the one piece drinking lids! Tres exciting!
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.
All of them? But probably especially the drink lids & spice mixes.
I love the sharing jars but I think they’re too nice to actually share!
Oh, those spice packs look useful!
Love the height of the spiral jars!
Can’t wait to try the spiral jars!
I really like the spiral jars. I always worry about getting my smaller hands securely around a quart size jar.
New jars! Yes!
Really like the sharing jars and happy to see Ball adding new items.
I love the Giving Jars, and the Spiral are very eye-catching! Thanks for the giveaway.
love the Sure Seal Bail Storage 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 spiral jars!
Those sharing jars look super nice!
love the sharing jars!
Love the spirals!!
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.
Wouldn’t the salt preserved lemons be beautiful in the spiral 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!
I think I am most excited about the spiral jar. I also like the food share jars.
I think those spiral jars look awesome!
Oohh i like those! Looks lije there is more smooth surface area for putting fancy labels too!
Love the spiral and sharing jars!! Cannot wait to stock up!
Due to a surgery I missed canning last year. Looking forward to making tasty treats again this summer.
Awesome giveaway! Thanks
Score! (I hope)
would love this package! I love gifting my homemade products! So much more personal!
Lovely jars! I’m looking forward to the spiral jars especially.
I can’t wait to replace my miscellaneous spice jars with the new mini jars!
Oh! The spiral pints/lid combo seems to make for perfect travel glasses!
Love the new jars. Getting back to canning this summer.
The new jars are pretty!
Jars look very nice. .would love them
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…
Please let me win this time….Would love this gift. Thank-You
I can see alot of uses for the taller spiral jars. Thank u for sharing Ball’s newest products!
I do love the sharing jars best!
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
The spiral jars are so pretty!
I love the look and giving concept behind the Sharing Jars. Very cool.
I’d love to get a shot at some of these new jars! They seem really innovative and thoughtful. 🙂
Nice haul!
Love the sharing jars! I’ve already ordered some, but would love more!