Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni 5 Ounce Canning Jar, Set of 12superus

I have used these jars when canning jams and find them to be superior in looks to most other jars I have seen and used. They make an elegant presentation all by themselves. That said, they are expensive. When canning one must feel sure that what we make and give to others is properly sealed and safe from harmful bacteria that can result from improper technique and sealing. And the USDA recommends jars that have a lid AND a ring, and these Bormioli (from Italy) jars do not use a ring. "Ball" jars which are American, use the lid and ring so I also use Ball jars. But these are just more elegant looking and have worked well overall. I will continue to use them. So far, 1 of of 8 jars that I've used has failed to seal but it doesn't mean the jar is defective, possibly I did not pack that particular one properly so I did not take away a star from my rating. It just happens sometimes no matter what kind of jar you use. There is a little slightly noticeable dot/indentation in the middle of... Read more

I purchased these jars because I decided to make my own baby food and these jars fit perfectly in our baby's bottle warmer, so I could pull a frozen cube of food out of the freezer, put in the jar and steam it in the bottle warmer, rather than nuke it. I love the one piece lids as well! Everyone always comments on how beautiful the jars are when they see me feeding my son with them.

We just got done filling them with fig preserves, they look beautiful and work really well.