How do you reuse jam jar lids?
- How do you reuse jam jar lids?
You can use your old lids to top jars of freezer jam, homemade mixes, dried goods, made-from-scratch salad dressings, and other non-canned foods. As long as the lids aren't rusty, they're fine to use again and again for any purpose that doesn't involve canning.
- Is it safe to reuse mason jar lids?
You can reuse glass canning jars, but don't be tempted to reuse canning lids, she advises. The gasket compound in used lids may fail to seal on jars, resulting in unsafe food. When jars are processed, the gasket on new lids softens and flows slightly to cover the jar-sealing surface.