Ball Quilted Jelly Canning Jar 4 Oz., Case of 12super

These jars are great for freezing baby food! They won't break and they are safer that plastic, with no toxic chemicals to leach into the food.

I am new to making jam this year and ran short of jars before the end of the summer. These jars came in a timely fashion and were reasonaly price as was the shipping. (And I just love the size. A perfect size for a present for someone you like but don't love(LOL)

I make my son's food - puree veggies, fruits, and meats. I freeze them in trays then transfer the cubes to large freezer bags. At night we put two cubes of each food for the next day in separate jars. Right now that's three jars each for lunch & dinner plus one for breakfast so the 12 pack is good for my needs. Even though we are putting two ounces in a four once jar, it is a tight fit since they are frozen solid. We just leave them on the counter for a short time so they thaw enough to squash down and get the lids closed. They heat well in the microwave and travel well in an insulated bag. The lids fit tightly so there are no leaks. As a time saver we also measure out two tablespoons of cereal into a jar at night - the next morning just add the formula and start feeding. There is still enough room to add a cube of fruit if he's really hungry. They do freeze well, no cracking. The jars are cute and thicker than I thought they would be which is a bonus. Overall I am very happy with... Read more