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’d love to try the spiral jars!!!!
I like the sharing jars I liked to make jams and jellies and give them away to people.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I really love the spiral jars, but would probably use them for storage (especially in my craft room) rather than for canning. I also love the idea behind the sharing jars!
I’m in love with the Sharing Jars!
I like the look of the spiral jars but the cost is too much. Coming in packs of 4 jars and more expensive than 12 jars is not a good deal for me. I can to save money on groceries and so that we know what we are eating.
Loving the new spiral jars!!
I love the new spiral jars and sharing jars.
Love the spice packs. Don’t have to buy a jar of every spice, only to use it once a year.
love Ball brand
I think some jellies would look even lovelier in the spirals!
Love the spiral jars!
There’s not one thing in this collection I don’t want to use this summer!! WOW
Since I have arthritis i n my hands, the spiral jars might be easier to hold onto.
I can’t wait for these to be in stores!
I am really excited about the new products. I can’t wait to try them.
I love those spiral jars! A new way to decorate the jams and canned items I make for the holidays, then use the new drink lids and those gift jars are reusable. Thank you!
Excited for the new product line!
Love those new spiral 1 1/2 pint jars! I want to can more pickled things this year so these will be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity 🙂
I really like the height on the spiral pints!
Canning my own food is the only way I get to eat. Store canned food has too many preservatives for my body to handle.So when I saw you were doing a contest for canning gear I got so excited! This is wonderful! Good luck to everyone that enters!
Marisa is right, the spiral jars really do feel great–easy to hold even when wet.
Interesting jars- I don’t know how much I would use the spiral jars but they are attractive.
The sharing jars look very cool.
The spiral jars look interesting but I also love the shape of the sharing jars. This all makes me want to head into my kitchen to start preserving stuff right now! Sadly, I’m stuck writing report cards right now…but soon!
I love the sharing jars!
Those spiral jars look very cool! I also like the lid and straw combo.
The spiral jars would be handy in crafts
I hadn’t seen the sharing jars, how lovely!
OMG! I am so excited at all things new! the spiral jars are awesome! I can’t wait to try them. Just look at the spices! will definitely have to check these out!
I use canning jars for a lot of other things besides just canning. I love the spiral shaped ones. They are so pretty. I know I will have to buy some this year.
I love the spiral jars and the canning spices.
It will make grasping the jars easier if you have any arthritis….
Love the look of the spiral jars! Thanks for the chance to win.
Very excited for the new growing season to begin. Just stocked up on new jars and prepped used ines ?
The eight-sided jars are nice. And I think the spirals are sleek and pretty.
Spiral jars are definitely eye catching.
Love the new jars!!!
Those spiral jars are really cute. Thanks for the chance!
I think the twisted jars are a little silly. What’s the point? I’ll stick with the traditional kind.
Wow! All these new products. Makes me want to can some produce.
My seeds came in the mail this week and now this preview of new canning jars…. Spring is definitely just around the corner!
I am excited about the size of the large spiral jar.
I love the spiral jars. Can’t wait to get some
I love the look of the new spiral jars and the functionality of the one piece lids!
Those spiral jars are to die for! Love them!
I am upping my canning game this year and could use the jars you mentioned above, plus the canning gear. Canning is my stress reliever and gives me a great sense of accomplishment.
Wow, both the spiral jars and the sharing jars are gorgeous. I love that there is less branding too – leaves more room for creative labeling.
The spiral jars have an interesting shape !
The spirals and sharing jars look like fun. May be interesting to see how the larger spiral might affect “yield” produced. What do you think – will it be tricky to “get the last drop” out of the new jar designs? I think I’d like the sharing jars for pickle spears because they might fit into the corners better.