Putting your Mason jar lids in the dishwasher seems like the simplest way to clean them, but there are a few things to consider before you do.

$21 at Amazon $14 at Walmart $17 at Tractor Supply Co. Safe canning involves a lot of hot jars: You start by boiling empty jars to sterilize them, then you boil the full jars with lids on top to ...

Pile spiced apple rings on all your autumnal and winter dishes, sweet or savory, for a sugary and tangy upgrade.

Prepare jars, lids and rings for canning. Whisk rose water, pectin and the lemon juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add sugar and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute.