Prep Genrl The new Ball rose canning jars are out in some stores
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They ARE pretty, though! Most people will buy them for canisters, not canning.
Summerthyme
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
This^^^ I wish they'd bring the green ones back!
Betcha a lot will be purchased to be used as gift containers. I haven't seen any of those out yet. I still have some of the purple and turquoise ones from a few years ago. The twisty shaped ones made really fun drink mix gift containers.
Milkweed Host
Veteran Member
Apparently, the Ball canning jars with different colors have been used for
wedding receptions/dinners to decorate the tables.
I found that out from an excited lady in the canning section of a store, several years ago.
She excitedly asked me if I know how important the Ball jar color was for upcoming wedding
preparations. I replied, no, I didn't know. I stopped short of saying that I also didn't care.
She looked at me like I was from another planet and walked away. Oh well....
This may explain the 12.99 for a 4-pack of (Rose) quarts, when the clear quart jars are 10.99/doz.
wedding receptions/dinners to decorate the tables.
I found that out from an excited lady in the canning section of a store, several years ago.
She excitedly asked me if I know how important the Ball jar color was for upcoming wedding
preparations. I replied, no, I didn't know. I stopped short of saying that I also didn't care.
She looked at me like I was from another planet and walked away. Oh well....
This may explain the 12.99 for a 4-pack of (Rose) quarts, when the clear quart jars are 10.99/doz.
TerriHaute
Hoosier Gardener
I saw fluted Ball canning jars at Walmart this week. I had never seen those before and wasn't sure what would be a good use for them. Jellies maybe? Or as a drinking glass? They are pretty.
Illini Warrior
Illini Warrior
Ball is trying to fill that niche opening in the market that wants a specialty jar for their honey or preserves biz - the minimum buy from the other sources is too large or wayyyyyyyyy $$$$$ >>> the honey bear jars are crazy $$$
I love those! I love jars in general...all the colors but, I won't can in a colored jar. For some strange reason, I find it unappetizing. With our well water, they wouldn't look pretty after a few cannings anyway. Adding vinegar to the canner water helps very little. On the other hand, I could find other uses for all the pretty jars.
That rose one is gorgeous!
pauldingbabe
The Great Cat
Oh my!
That would make some lovely oil jars.
FANCY like Applebee's....on a date night.
Those are the shiznit
John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
I have quite a few of the old blue ball jars. I like them a lot!
Are you interested in glass or plastic for the honey?