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.
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Spiral is very pretty.
I love the sharing jars, since they have the look of a commercial jar, but without the hassle of having to can with a lug lid.
So many awesome products ~ I love the spiral and the sharing jars!
So many fun things! I love the look of the spiral jars.
I’m hoping the lids and straws are a good fit!
These new kitchen items are so useful and clever.
Love the new jars!
I am seriously infatuated with the Swirl Jars. So pretty!
These look great, I’m looking forward to trying them out!
Love the eight-sided jars!
Those spiral jars look pretty interesting!
The Spiral Jars are so pretty!
These are getting lots of creative thoughts going!
Love both the new spiral jars and the sharing jars. Oh, and the spice kits are really great, I don’t have all those spices around.
The sharing jars are amazing! I love that if you buy one they donate to feeding America. Although when I was looking at the jar section on their website the sharing jars didn’t have the sicker/ribbon around neck and they didn’t explain the concept of them either.
Wow what a line up of great products
Those spiral jars are so neat looking! Somehow I had the idea that they were not safe for canning, glad to hear that they are.
What great prizes, would love to add to my canning equipment.
Like the height of the spiral jars.
What’s not to love? I love it all. Nothing like a Ball jar!
I can’t wait to get my hands on the spiral jars!
I love the shape of the sharing jars and the spirals. They’d really add some variety on my shelves of canned goods.
The spiral jars are so pretty!
The spiral and hexagonal jars are really cool! I could see using them not only for preserves but as storage jars in the pantry, too. The Sure Seal Bail Storage Jars look kind of top heavy, but I supposed that doesn’t really matter if they’re full of something that needs to be stored air tight, like granola or something. As for the lids and spices, well, they’re just plain fun!
I think the sharing jars would make snack time and carrying lunches easier.
Those spiral jars look pretty fun!
Those spiral jars are cool looking!
Love new jars
Love the spiral jars!!
Love all of these new products.
Love the spiral jars!
Can’t wait to try new products
Sharing jars, such a nice thought.
Sharing jars have a beautiful shape and thought.
Love the spiral jars
The spiral jars are beautiful! I can’t wait to use them!
Love the spiral jars 🙂
Enjoyed
These jars are so pretty!