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Don't miss out on the headlines from Food. Followed categories will be added to My News. If you sterilise your jars before filling them with your homemade goodies, this removes any bacteria, so your ...

The best way to sterilise your jars is by running them, and any rubber seals and lids, through the hottest cycle in your dishwasher. Otherwise, wash in very hot soapy water, rinse under very hot tap ...