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.
Love the fact that Ball is always coming out with new ideas. I personally love the new sure seal jars…So handy can’t wait to get some.
I love the new spiral jars! So Cool.
Love the spiral jars!
What fun new products. I agree that the spiral jars would make pretty gifts!
The spiral jars are neat- maybe not for regular canning but for gifts etc.
In need those lids and straws!!!
Wow, I hadn’t seen the spice packs. What a big help! I’d love to try those. I think the spiral jars are beautiful and would be great for gift giving.
Such a great assortment!
I love, love, love the spiral jars! You are right, tall pickles would be great in these – asparagus, carrot, cucumber AND dilly beans!
I like the 8-sided jars. I’m afraid the spiral jars would be more likely to break, although they look really cool.
I really love the sharing jars. And the charity that they will contribute to!
i am always excited about new jar shapes. and i’m still hopeful that ball is going to make the red jar to finish out the series
I LOVE all of the new things so much that I might cry if I don’t win them lol.
I love the sure seal storage jars!
I’m so happy to finally see a one piece drinking lid. I’ve wanting that for a while. Next step would be to make one with a really sturdily sealed spout type lid that is leakprook. I knock things over a lot and I don’t care for drinking with straws. I often just use the lid without straws, but it will leak when spilled.
Love the sharing jar idea! I am new to the spice packs as well.
Bot the spiral and the sharing jars have pleasing shapes. Thanks for this opportunity.
Those spiral ones are gorgeous. I’d love to see them in person.
I love the new spiral jars; great design!
I am so impressed with the quality of Ball jars. It’s fun to see the fresh new items!
I ordered both the sharing jars and the spiral jars. Love both new styles plus the new minis.
Thank you so much for all you do! I am learning so much and having such a lot of fun 🙂 I cannot WAIT to hold the spiral jars!
These are all interesting. I agree about the flip jars, they do look a bit clunky, but the spiral jars are very elegant looking.
I’d like to try the travel lids/straws…we already drink out of mason jars and I’ve been wanting to try a travel option for some time!
Awesome new products!
I think the spiral jars will be great for iced coffee!
I really like the spice combos! They make it easier for beginners like me.
Love the new jars and have the perfect spot for them
Awesome new products!
Very interesting, but it seems like we really don’t need these new jars – I think all of the old one meet most of our needs and their simplicity is part of the charm . . .
Beautiful new stuff- cannot wait to try it out!
I like the new Sip & Straw lids and the spices!
So excited for these new jars!
The spiral jars seem like they would be fun for something different at a baby or bridal shower. I’d also be interested in using them for pickling this summer!
Love the 8 sided jars and that they are partnering with Feeding America.
Love all the jars too, but I am excited about the spice cards
I really like that Ball keeps coming out with new and exciting items.
I love to can and store and the bail seal lids are perfect for my dehydrated foods!
Those spiral jars would make lovely drinking glasses for the B&B. I wonder if the small ones are too big for juice?
The spiral jars are pretty. I like their plastic lids to use after a canned jar is open. Thanks
How great of Ball to share new products with YOU so you can share them with US! 😀 I really like the Spiral jars and the sure seal things… interesting new stuff!
I like that they keep creating new jars and do things like the purple/blue/green color lines but I probably won’t buy a ton of the new ones. Maybe the tall spiral since they are taller than the regular pints. I think it’s good for the jar lovers out there but I love the classics and have so many already. Glad to see the Feeding America partnership too.
The Sharing jars are such a great idea! Looking forward to checking the whole line out in my neighborhood store soon.
I love the feeding America Jars. I plan of doing some canning this weekend. Thanks for sharing these options.
Sigh! Ball just keeps coming out with cool stuff. Not that I really need more stuff but I love what is included in this offer. I already have a set of the tall spiral. I bought Balls lids and straws back when they first came out but like the idea of having one piece lids.
Those all look pretty fun. I like the spiral jars, I want to do pickled asparagus this spring, and those look like they’d be a good jar for that.
I’m one who likes uniformity, so I’m unlikely to buy any of the jars. I’m also disappointed the sizes (ounces) aren’t consistent with the traditional sizes. The tall “quart” would also not fit in my old canner.
Luv the sharing jars…great idea!
The new stuff is beautifully and thoughtfully done. Love it!!
I love the new Sharing Jars. What a great program. Thanks for the giveaway and sharing the new products.
I like the tall spiral but the 8 sided jars are just fabulous!
Hey – that Katie there feels the same as this Katie here! Ha! Maybe I should sign it as Katie W then.