Jarden Home Brands 4Pk 8Oz Platinum Jar 1440061162 Canning Jars

by Ball

• Ball Collection, Elite,
• 4 Pack, 8 OZ,
• Platinum,
• Wide Mouth,
• Half Pint Jars.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 7.8 x 4.2 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000V5KVDU
• Item model number: 1440061162
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,057 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #17 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Canning > Jars

Product Description

4-Pack 8-oz. platinum wide-mouth jars are elegant enough for flavored mustards, savory dressings, luscious chutneys and fruit-filled jams.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice but . . March 3, 2012

By Matthew R. Jacks

Amazon Verified Purchase

I make most of my own Asian sauces and pastes (ginger, lemongrass, etc) and really wanted something nice to store them in for myself and for gifts. I was excited to see they were the perfect size and style. After washing and drying I went to stack these in my cupboard and realized... THEY DON'T STACK!

What a design flaw! My grandparents, mother and sister have canned for ever and I have fond memories of stacks and stacks of jams and jellies in cupboards; all the bottoms fitting snugly on the jars below. These little things just slip right off!

All they needed to do was include a small glass ring into the bottom of the jars to fit the metal lid on the one below. Quite often people design things without ever having used such an item and have only aesthetics in mind. This is not Jarden's fault but Ball's.

I'll gift the ones I have and find something more storage friendly.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty but wont fit in the canner rack October 12, 2009

By Nikisue

Amazon Verified Purchase

I think these are very pretty jars but I have used them to make preserves and they will not fit in the canning rack. Won't stay on the rack and the rack and boiling water canner are Ball products. They are not stable on the rack which can make it frustrating. pretty though. Not sure if I would purchse these again.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced! May 21, 2012

By celitamare

Great product, so cute... but is overpriced here, just got them at Walmart for $3.97. They really are perfect for gifts and food storage!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty but... October 18, 2012

By Amaliarose

As noted in several of the other reviews, these don't stack well and don't properly fit a standard canning rack for processing.

Also the "corners" require some effort to get out the jam/jelly.

I'm using my supply of these for holiday gifts because they do look nice, but not expecting (or wanting) the jars back. Will not be purchasing more of this size/style.

I much appreciate the attempt to create a more stylish jar to appeal to a new generation of home canners.
(I find the older style jars with the "quilted" textures and other folksy decorations a bit twee.)

I do hope they try again to create something with a modern appeal that doesn't lack functionally.

My new choice for giftable sizes is the Jardin (Kerr) wide mouth half pint, as it has a timeless classic look (no quilted textures!) and I find the proportions more appealing than the regular mouth half pint.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love these jars! September 9, 2009

By E. Wells

I am very pleased with these jars! I love their size and they stack easily! My jars have a pretty floral-type design on the lid which adds a very nice touch, as I use them as a container for my homemade hair and body butters! The price is very nice as well! I will definitely be purchasing more!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty meets utility - finally! October 10, 2007

By Craft Clothier

Given that these process-up just as well as the old-fashioned looking Ball and Kerr varieties of jars, that they appear both contemporary and classic should make purchasing them a no-brainer. I had not a single jar fail to seal and appreciated their classicly appealing shape with an attractive and modern silver-coloured lid and band. I'm definitely buying more for making jams of spring's berries.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous jam jars February 15, 2012

By Cutest Chicken Farmer

Amazon Verified Purchase

I adore these little jars. They are like gleaming little jewels when filled with homemade jams. Perfect to give as gifts (but they're so pretty, you may not want to part with them!).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful jars but don't buy them here October 12, 2011

By Jen

Amazon Verified Purchase

The product itself would be five stars if not for the price.

These are good-looking, small canning jars. The platinum lids are a nice touch and they look far better than most generic lids if you're making gifts. The size of each jar is on the small side and a bit impractical for something like jelly that would at some point find itself in a refrigerator, though.

Check your local grocery store or anywhere locally in the summer before buying these online. In my case, the price locally was less than half of what I paid here.