Preserving is simple, healthy and fun with Bormioli Quattro Stagioni jars

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With the purchase of each Bormioli Quattro Stagioni jar , you will receive a free complete recipe book to make fantastic homemade jams and preserves. A creative and healthy way to rediscover the pleasure of preserves, right in your kitchen.

🍓Preserving is simple, healthy and fun

Making jams, preserves and marmalades at home is a creative way to take care of your diet, avoiding preservatives and industrial additives. Bormioli Quattro Stagioni jars are designed to make conservation easy, safe and long-lasting , even for beginners.

🍏 Basic recipe: apple jam

Ingredients:

• Apples (washed, peeled and cut into wedges)
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 500 g of sugar
• 100 cl of water

Procedure:

1. Combine the ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes , stirring often.
3. Sterilize the jars (see guide below).
4. Pour the boiling jam into the preheated jars.
5. Close with the caps and turn upside down for 15 minutes .

✅ Practical guide to conservation with Quattro Stagioni jars

The 4 golden rules:

• The capsules must be used only once to ensure vacuum sealing.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature (max 42°C) to avoid breaking the vases.
• Do not pasteurize in the oven or microwave .
• The Ø 86 mm format is not suitable for contact with fatty foods .

🥝 Choice of ingredients

Always use fresh, organic and well-washed fruits and vegetables. To avoid browning and reduce bacterial load, soak them in water acidulated with lemon before use.

🧼 Sterilization of Bormioli jars

1. Check that the glass is not chipped.
2. Place the jars in a pot with the rim facing up, wrapped in tea towels.
3. Cover them with warm water and bring to the boil for 10 minutes.
4. Wash the capsules only by hand with hot water (no detergents, no dishwasher).

💡 The jars can be reused, the capsules cannot!

🍯 How to fill Quattro Stagioni jars

• Fill up to 2 cm from the edge (1 cm for those ≤20 cl).
• Do not press solid ingredients . Cover with liquid.
• Remove any air bubbles with a spoon.
• Clean the edges and close without tightening too much.

🔥 How to get the vacuum

Method 1: Pasteurization (boiling)

• Place the closed jars in a pan with warm water.
• Wrap them in tea towels to avoid bumps.
• Bring to the boil and cook for the indicated time.
• Let the jars cool in the same water.

Method 2: Hot potting

• Preheat the jars with hot water.
• Pour the boiling preparation.
• Close and turn upside down for 15 minutes.

⚠️ Do not place vases on cold surfaces (e.g. marble, metal).

🧪 Verification and storage

• Make sure the center of the capsule is depressed.
• If not, repeat pasteurization with new capsule.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from light (max 23°C).
• Label each jar with the date and contents.
• Wait at least 60 days before consuming.
• After opening, store in the refrigerator.