Canning Peach Jam
22 Steps -- Step 7

Heat the Jars

While Bernice works on the peaches Paul puts the jars we will use inverted in a shallow pan with an inch of water. He will turn on the heat in a moderate temperature so the water will gently boil. This sterilizes and heats the jars. You should not put hot jam in a cold jar. We put out more jars than we expect. We will put our jam in pints and half pints. You may have to tip the jars from time to time is case the water in all drawn up into the jars.