using clingfilm on top of marmalade jar

[andy stone]

When making marmalade is it alright to use cling film on top of the jar to
exclude air ?

[Dave Smith]

On 20/05/2013 9:22 AM, andy stone wrote:
> When making marmalade is it alright to use cling film on top of the jar to
> exclude air ?
>
>

Sure.... if you are keeping it in the fridge and use it up within a few
months. If you are canning it for storage, it needs to be in a
properly sealed jar.

[jmcquown]

On 5/20/2013 9:22 AM, andy stone wrote:
> When making marmalade is it alright to use cling film on top of the jar to
> exclude air ?
>
>

Are we really going to go through this discussion again? There was a
big thread about it last month.

Jill

[Julie Bove]

"andy stone" <1972...@mail.invalid> wrote in message
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> When making marmalade is it alright to use cling film on top of the jar to
> exclude air ?

Only if you make a very small batch, keep it refrigerated and plan to eat it
right away.

[Nunya Bidnits]

andy stone <1972...@mail.invalid> wrote:
> When making marmalade is it alright to use cling film on top of the
> jar to exclude air ?

Why?

Only use tested recipes and methods, and only use the materials prescribed.
Do NOT fool around with canning "experiments" and recipes unless you clearly
understand the science.

DO pay attention to Barb's posts (Melba's Jammin'.) She is an award winning
expert. Do as she says and ignore any random stuff you may have googled up.

MartyB

[Ed Pawlowski]

You will not exclude all the air. Most films will breath a bit too
over time. Follow the rules, it is you health and safety you are
compromising.