1ST TIME USING WECK JARS - MAKING LOW SUGAR WATERMELON JELLY | VLOG

Today I gave it a try, canning with Weck jars for the very first time. I made a low/reduced sugar Watermelon Jelly.

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[geertje]

I'm using weck-jars for more than 50 year.
They still are fine.only the gasget i buy every 2 or 3 year new ones.
They are cheap in the Netherlands were I live .
We can buy sugar with pectine. No messering at all.
Sorry for my not that good writhing your langues, .
I'm almost 70 and i like it that you use our europese jars.
Have a Nice Day.

[julibeswick-valentine]

I mainly use Weck jars now although I do have Kilner jars which have the 2 part screw lids. I'm afraid the shipping of Ball jars from the USA to Ireland make them extremely expensive. I find the Wecks are really effective and look good.
I can't find pectin here in Ireland so I use the old fashioned method by boiling down cooking apples and passing the juice through a muslin, it works a treat.

[ginafromcologne]

Wow, that watermelon jelly looks amazing!! :) Very nice video! I love the Weck jars too, and you can actually see if there is a vaccum if the pull tabs point downwards after cooling down.

[berrycarbs]

I’m from Denmark and use Weck jars. I have some that are more than 100 years old and still going strong although they do have a different clamp system. In the long run this system is the cheapest and safest without the chemicals from plastic. I really like that I can see through the lid and have a better idea about the situation inside the canned jar.

[RDensd]

I will say, in the long run, Weck are cheaper because the Ball and Kerr lids are single use. The Weck gaskets last for many, many canning jobs.

[audreyabbott]

I really have been returning again and again to Weck jars online. I need to make sure those rings are nitrile not latex (Harvest Guards are nitrile!) If I don’t buy them by Christmas, they are going on my list!
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with the fantastic customer service at Weck. Sadly for me, the rings are natural rubber latex and the jars are not approved for use with any other rings. So, if you are latex allergic or sensitive, do not add them to your Christmas list 😢

[Hippabellita]

How to see the German Weck jars in an American household ;-)))) I found your channel last night and learned about steam canners from you this morning ;-))))
Over here, the Ball jars are becoming popular, but people always comment how much more expensive they are than the Weck jars ;-))))
Did you know that you can pressure can with them? The red rings are made of natural rubber and are fit for temperatures up to 265 degrees F. Depending on the size of the jar, you need to use 3 instead of the 2 clamps. And you can check your seal by watching the lip of the rubber; if it is facing downwards your seal is still intact, if it faces up, your seal is not working anymore.
And just a question: Are these the official Weck rubbers? I am asking because here in Germany/ Switzerland, they are much thinner
Looking forward to all your videos. And your watermelon jelly looks fabulous!

[Akasha]

You place the gasket on the inside of the lid.... then, while holding them together with your clean fingertips, you place the lid, with the gasket facing down, on the jar.

[MimiG]

What a gorgeous color!! Do you have any recipes that use an artificial sweetener or even less sugar? I'm Type 2 Diabetic and have to closely watch carbs/sugar. I've never had watermelon jelly, but I've eaten enough watermelons to make gallons of the stuff! LOL

[DoloresJRush]

I make a rhubarb-berry jam with a matching flavor of gelatin.

[RobynG]

Hi Constance, I wasnt able to get my canning stuff this year so I had to skip it. I am hearing though that canners etc are supposed to be more widely available in November so Im keeping my eye out. You are such a good teacher. I think I like these jars much better than the ball jars. What do you think?

[Mrs-Emcee]

Aw.... I always like the mason jars, but they are só expensive here in the Netherlands! Crazy how prizes range depending on what country. But weck is awesome too! Its just the lids if you want to store something, but they have these storage lids now as well.
Actually its better to put you elastic on the lid first and then put it on the jar. Especially with wider mouth jars, the elastics will tend to fall in the jars, or they won’t seal well, cause you can move them from the rim.
Great idea this watermelon jelly! Looks yummy!

[lauriedaniels]

I like making jelly and jams using the low sugar pectin but I Google watermelon it said its not safe please resume me about this I'm new and not sure what is safe and what's not please help

[cindyneel]

Constance, do the jars make any noise so you know they are sealed like a Ball jar the lid pings and you know you've got a sea.. That jelly looks yummy!

[pwquilter]

Great video - being that my husband is diabetic I have switched to Pamona's Pectin. Not sure if you have tried it but I've had great success with it. I can use very little sugar, honey or a sugar substitute. It also is a natural pectin and never expires. It was still available at Pamona's website and I usually purchase it in bulk which is much cheaper. You have an awesome day and many blessings to you! PS - I saw the comment about the music and though I can understand where they are coming from - I have to say I love the music.

[lauracondiemuir]

Have you considered using agar agar instead of pectin?

[gracehillgranny]

I was gifted 2 larger Weck bottles that I think are 1 liter and 8 that I'm not sure of. Have you used the Weck bottles to can in? I can Cranberry juice and home juiced apple juice. I'm really excited about these bottles and can't wait to use them.

[lauriedaniels]

Could you double this recipe??? At one time

[anye]

How are you liking the Weck jars? They are very aesthetically. Nice recipe too🙂

[copperpenny]

I do like steam canners and have two. One is a regular steam canner and one is a combination steam or water bath. Steam Cannes use a small amount of water.