See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Some types of jars were produced during limited time periods. The roots of the ball glass manufacturing company go back to 1880, when frank and edmund ball of buffalo, new york, purchased the wooden jacket can company. Stevens 1997 made some changes to the committee membership. Ball brothers glass manufacturing company glass bottle marks. By signing up, i agree to receive emails from ball kerr regarding news, updates, offers and promotions. The release of the new ball heritage collection is coming soon. The ball perfect mason with the word mason lettering offset more to the left is somewhat less common than the examples with the lettering centered underneath, but they are still relatively easy to find, and only have a slightly higher market value. In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. This book provides information about equipment and stepbystep instructions for each preserving method. Also handy to have some around for emergency ranoutofthegoodstoragelids moments. It is a simple procedure of applying heat to food in a closed jar in order to interrupt the natural decaying that would otherwise take place. Booksballmason australia ball mason jars australia quarts.
According to ball s timeline, five brothers founded ball in 1880 with a. Often, when a new blue book is released, ball will say that it supersedes previous blue books and you should cease using them, but with the release of the 37th edition in 2015, ball said that the previous blue book, the 36th edition in 20, was still valid. The ball blue book is one of the two main books in the accepted american canon of home canning the other being the usda complete guide. The 16th edition of the blue book was started in 1996, once again, by appointing a subcommittee to the committee on publications. How to date old ball mason jars with pictures wikihow. Glass jars with this embossed marking was the most popular jar for home canning ever produced in the united states.
The first degree chapter iv the second, or fellow crafts degree chapter v the third or master masons degree chapter vi. According to one expert, only about a dozen jars like this exist in the world, making. Read and make a note of the rest of the raised text on the front of the jar. In additional to water bath canning and pressure canning recipes, it has tons of additional information to help you understand what you are doing and why. See ball brothers glass company page, for a brief summary of that glass company. Ball mason blue book guide to preserving free shipping.
The ball blue book guide to preserving from ball jars, makers of the eponymous molded glass mason jars, is 200 pages of homecanning and preserving wisdom. Most of those containing the mason s patent nov 30th 1858 marking on the glass were produced between that date and the mid1910s. This 1870 piece sports a unique glass liner just inside the metal lid. Ball blue book guide to preserving paperback june, 2004. Ball mason regular mouth quart jars with lids and bands, set of 12 4. Since its founding in buffalo, new york in 1880, when it was known as the wooden jacket can company, the ball company has expanded and diversified into other business ventures, including aerospace technology. Blue glass ball jars were produced in the late 1890s and early 1900s, but the company stopped producing these in 1937. Here you will find answers to every food preservation question, including vacuum sealing and packing with the tilia foodsaver, as well as unique giftgiving ideas. Jessica shows the latest printing of the ball blue book. Specific instructions for firsttimers and handy tips for the experienced make the ball complete book of home preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library. Mar 26, 2020 ball is one of the most recognized names in home canning. The ball blue book guide to preserving is the ultimate guide to fresh preserving. Ball s revolutionary lightweight aluminum aerosol technology.
Stop what youre doing and make these blueberryraspberry, granny smith, and. Underhill continued the committee and placed in its charge not only the revision of the blue book, but also, the cumulative supplement. The ball perfect mason was a brand of glass fruit jar canning jar made by the ball bros. Prior to this detail, hero users often com plained about food going bad. The company started making mason jars back in 1880, and many people today still use these for canning, or collect the jars as a. Collecting fruit canning jars w price guide by burris book no. The blue book guide to preserving is full of ball canning recipes. It is best known for its early production of glass jars, lids, and related products used for home canning. The collectors ultimate guide to canning jars country living. Aug 4, 2014 pickled beets recipe from old ball blue book. Never liked beets until i made this recipe for my husband. Canning recipe see ball blue book guide to preserving or for recipes. I understand i may withdraw my consent at any time.
The ball logo is embossed on the front with the 100 year anniversary dates embossed on the back of the glass jar. Wide mouth works best with whole fruits and vegetables or when you need a large mouth for filling. Ball and the ball logotype are registered trademarks and trademarks in the united. Ball preserving is your complete source for all fresh preserving needs. Ball mason blue book guide to preserving 500 preserving canning recipes known around the world as the food preservers bible, the ball blue book guide to preserving is the ultimate guide to fresh preserving. Guide to canning, freezing, drying, picking food and so much more. I also have several large ones to use for a larger stand alone arrangement or two. Ball, a schoolteacher, gave her children love, inspiration, and direction.
Ball corporation agrees to acquire tubex aluminum aerosol packaging facility in brazil. In 19, the ball brothers launched the first true perfect mason jar, and 20 will mark the anniversary of this iconic jar the heritage jars are tinted with the antique blue of the original perfect. Ball announces location change for annual shareholders meeting on april 29. Find preserving recipes, preserving jars and other preserving supplies.
The latest edition of this comprehensive guide features preserving techniques, photographs, and recipes. Jarden home brands 1440021411 37th edition blue book. Ball to announce first quarter earnings on may 7, 2020. The 37th edition of ball blue book guide to preserving offers 200 pages that will guide you while you learn about preserving.
In 1993, the ball corporation sold off the ball home canning line. Buy a cheap copy of ball blue book of preserving by ball corporation. Recipe taken from the ball blue book of preserving. Mason s 1858 patent for a fruitcanning jar expired, the brothers prepared to move into glass. An excellent book whether youre a beginner or someone who has been canning for years. Yet, few people know the history behind the ageless invention.
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Each edition is filled with fresh solutions for todays busy lifestyles to help everyone enjoy good food at the peak of flavor. Ball blue book guide to preserving altrista consumr products on. Ball jars, kerr jars including ball blue book, ball mixes. Being an 87 year old used cooking pamphlet, it is being sold asis. Ball mason jar lids for canning and preserving 12 pack the classic flat lid for a mason jar the one you need if you are water bath or pressure canning. Ball complete book of home preserving complete dehydrator. The ball blue book is just a canning book with over 500 recipes. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. The ball blue book guide to preserving is packed with over 500 triedandtrue recipes and guides you to the right tools and ingredients that make it easy to capture freshness. Make offer collecting fruit canning jars w price guide by burris book no. In 19, the ball brothers launched the first true perfect mason jar, and 20 will mark the anniversary of this iconic jar. From preserving pickles and jams to storage and decor, ball mason jars have been a part of americas families for over a century. Ball blue book guide to home canning, freezing and dehydration, 120 pages.
This is a must have book, i misplaced my original ball blue book, and just received my new one, it has been updated, but all the original recipes and insights are still there, they have added some new recipes, i love this book, highly recommend for the beginner and advanced. Ball introduces limited edition heritage mason jar. This ball mason jar is the result of a molding error, where the logo and name were stamped on upsidedown. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes walmart. The production of the first ball glass jar in 1884 marks the beginning of a fascinating history. Aug 25, 2015 these vintage mason jars from the 1840s to the 1920s are the staple of retro country charm. You can read or print recipes and directions here at get your garden on. Known around the world as the food preservers bible, the ball blue book guide to preserving is the ultimate guide to fresh preserving. This book teaches you everything you need to know about canning and preserving, highacid. Using a 12 highspeed steel drill bit, drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. This book includes easy stepbystep instructions with illustrations covering homesteading essentials like pickling, canning, dehydrating, and more see below.
How to tell if a mason jar is antique our pastimes. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes by various. Most of the typical ball perfect masons are marked with a mold number between 0 and 15 on the bottom. Aqua atlas strong shoulder mason quart, bead or ledge seal, c. These lovely vintage style mason jars were created to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the first true perfect mason pint jar. Ball and ball, tms ball corporation, used under license. Ball corporation is an american company headquartered in broomfield, colorado. Pickled beets recipe from old ball blue book beet recipes. Fresh preserving recipes canning products careers resources fresh preserving faqs where to buy accessibility legal. Or for directions on how to safely reprocess the jar, see or the. Each edition is filled with fresh solutions for todays busy lifestyles to help everyone.
European storage jars often date into the 16001700s but the modern fruit jar, as found in this country, began to appear about 18401850 with the introduction of cork and wax seal jars and their tin top cousins. Mason converted his basement into one of the nicest display rooms i have ever seen. Ball blue book has been a trusted guide since 1909, and now its filled with even more valuable information and irresistible recipes. On some jar variants, such as the first ball embossing variant on these jars, logo 5 in chart shown below, used circa 191923 on bpm jars, the number may be accompanied by a letter to the right, such as a or c. Jarden home brands 1440021411 37th edition blue book, 10. The syrup can be prepared before you begin processing your peaches, once it begins to boil you can lower it to a simmer until it is needed. The ball blue book is your complete guide to home canning and preserving. Home canning canning jars canning recipes mason jars fruit sec canning vegetables. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Originally the brothers manufactured metal cans wrapped in wood, but when john l.
Booksballmason australia ball mason jars australia. Basic guide to canning, freezing, drying, pickling and making soft spreads over 500 recipes 75 recipes are new for this edition. Complete with work tables, chairs, even little stools to sit on and really check out those jars on the bottom shelves, this area is perfect to spend a day and absorb all the great ball jar history that is in this one room. I use the ball blue book of preserving recipe to make a light syrup, which is 2 14 cups sugar to 5 14 cups water, which yields about 6 12 cups syrup. Complete dehydrator cookbook, mary bell, 280 pages. Ball blue book guide to preserving the latest edition of this comprehensive guide features preserving techniques, photographs, and recipes. Ball was a farmer, inventor, and respected citizen who instilled confidence in his sons and assured them that they would succeed in whatever they undertook. Ever since john landis mason got the mason jar patent on november 30th, 1858, hundreds of different mason jar designs by scores of different glassmakers were created.
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