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.
Great giveaway! I can’t wait to start canning this year.
Spiral jar = great water delivery for me!
LOVE EVERYTHING! 🙂
I love the look of the sharing jars!
What a fantastic giveaway! Some super fun products coming out!
I like the spiral jars but those covers also look handy.
I bought both sizes of spiral jars right away! Loving them for drinks
What a fun box to open! I am excited about the taller size of the spiral jars!
I think the twisty jars are my favorite – so pretty!
Thanks for the opportunity…
I love those spiral jars
I’m a little apprehensive about the spiral jars!
Thank you for the opportunity. The new spiral jars are adorable!
Great giveaway, I like the spiral jars but they are all real cool!
I love canning! Great giveaway!!
Love the new sharing jars!
Excited about the new products!
I like the sharing jars. I’m interested to see the dry goods jars too (I like integrated lids!) although I share your appreciation of the other jars’ simple elegance, Marisa.
I’m loving the fancy jars…and the sure seal jars!!
spiral jars, I too sometimes want the jar to be a “tiny” bit taller.
I like the spiril jars as well as the cup lids 🙂
Spiral jars are pretty – and look like they might be a little easier to grip, for those of us with arthritis issues.
I really like these new spiral jars, and the prepackaged spices!
Love Ball canning products
Love the sharing jars! What a great cause.
The jars are gorgeous! And I’ve convinced myself of their ‘necessity’ in spite of the fact that they’re slowly taking over my storage space. You know you’ve got the canning bug when these justifications make sense! 🙂
I just love canning jars and really welcome the new shapes and sizes. I enjoy gifting canned goods and the “fancy” shaped jars just seem to add that little something extra to the gifts.
I’m excited to start canning for the first time this year. Thanks for all the inspiration. I also like the 8-sided jars, I’ll see if I can find those locally (if I don’t win, of course-ha ha).
Love them all, I’m all for something new & spiffy in our kitchen
I like jars of all kinds, especially Ball jars!
Excited to try the spiral jars, they sounded unnecessary but I imagine the hand feel is great!
Thanks for sharing these new products. I like the idea of the spice packs!!!!
i think the spiral jars are awesome and can’t wait to get some!
I love the new spiral jars! I voted for them last fall when ball sent me a survey.
I liked the tall shape of the spiral jars and the sharing jars may not be lanky, but they are lovely. Thanks for the great offer.
I love the twist jars! They are beautiful!
I think perhaps the spiral jars will be easier to open and hang on to. My kids love drinking from Mason jars.
I love the spiral jars. They have a great look! I love the sharing jars, too.
My mother would only use Ball jars when I was growing up (I am 76 yrs) and I have always done the same.
I really like the spiral and sharing jars. I agree about the Sure Seal jars. They are very clunky; not appealing to the eye at all.
Such nifty new products! Love the lids and 8-sided jars.
I like the spiral jars. I think they would be easier to hold on to with arthritic hands!
Variety is the spice of life. Something for everyone.
Nice giveaway Marisa. I plan to get back on track with this months canning challenge. I missed Feb due to being out of town 3 weeks of the month. My 2017 new years resolution was to complete your challenge and the King Arthur Flour bakealong challenge all year.
I find all of the jars lovely. Good on Ball for being innovative!
The spiral jars are lovely!
Love the spiral jars
I love those spiral jars. What a unique look.
Those sharing jars are cool!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets excited about pretty ball jars. I love storing my bulk items in the really big jars such as grains and beans.
I like the 8 sided jars especially!