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

Get a Free Recipe Book with Every Bormioli Quattro Stagioni Jar!

With every purchase of a Bormioli Quattro Stagioni jar, you’ll receive a free recipe booklet filled with ideas for delicious homemade jams and preserves. It’s a creative and healthy way to rediscover the joy of homemade goodness right in your own kitchen.

🍓 Preserving Made Simple, Healthy, and Fun

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

🍏 Basic Recipe: Apple Jam

Ingredients:

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

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
2. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Sterilize the jars (see guide below).
4. Pour the hot jam into preheated jars.
5. Seal tightly and turn upside down for 15 minutes.

✅ Practical Guide to Preserving with Quattro Stagioni Jars

The 4 Golden Rules:

• Lids must be used only once to ensure a proper vacuum seal.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes (max 42°C) to prevent jar breakage.
• Do not pasteurize in the oven or microwave.
• The Ø 86 mm format is not suitable for fatty foods.

🥝 Choosing the Right Ingredients

Always use fresh, organic, and well-washed fruit and vegetables. To prevent browning and reduce bacteria, soak them briefly in lemon-acidulated water before use.

🧼 Sterilizing Bormioli Jars

1. Check that the glass is free of chips or cracks.
2. Place jars upright in a pot, separated by cloths.
3. Cover with warm water and boil for 10 minutes.
4. Wash the lids by hand in hot water only (no detergent, no dishwasher).

💡 Jars can be reused lids cannot!

🍯 How to Fill Quattro Stagioni Jars

• Fill up to 2 cm from the rim (1 cm for jars ≤20 cl).
• Do not press down solid ingredients; cover with liquid instead.
• Remove air bubbles with a spoon.
• Clean the rims and tighten the lids gently not too firmly.

🔥 How to Create a Vacuum Seal

Method 1: Pasteurization (Boiling)

• Place sealed jars in a pot filled with warm water.
• Wrap them in cloths to prevent contact and breakage.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for the recommended time.
• Allow jars to cool completely in the same water.

Method 2: Hot Filling

• Preheat the jars with hot water.
• Pour in the boiling mixture.
• Seal and invert for 15 minutes.

⚠️ Never place hot jars on cold surfaces (like marble or metal).

🧪 Checking and Storing

• Ensure the center of each lid is concave (vacuum achieved).
• If not, repeat pasteurization using a new lid.
• Store in a cool, dry, and dark place (max 23°C).
• Label each jar with the date and contents.
• Wait at least 60 days before consuming.
• After opening, refrigerate and consume within a few days.