The 10 Best Canning Jars

The Leifheit 3178 provide a no-shoulder, straight design without inner lips, which makes it a breeze to scoop out their contents with minimal effort. Their lids are ready to be individually labeled for efficient organization.

The Pakkon 1-Gallon stand a full 10 inches tall, and feature generous openings for easy access. Their ample capacity means they're a fine choice for tea, kombucha, and other beverages, but they're not so great for safe canning.

The Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni comes as an attractive set of 12, each with a one-piece vacuum lid that sports an eye-catching floral motif. You'll get instructions for home canning, too, which is a thoughtful touch that will help newbies.

You can easily add your own labels to the North Mountain Supply 16 Ounce, because their smooth sides don't have decorations that will get in the way. They’re available with either white or gold lids and offer handy wide mouths for simple scooping and filling.

For those who prefer sleek and refined over decorative and busy, the Luigi Bormioli Lock Eat may be the way to go. Each elegant piece has a glass lid with a stainless steel clamp that is both visually appealing and a cinch to open.

The Ball Quilted Crystal boast a classic, popular design that makes them a hit for gift-giving, whether you're treating friends and family to jam, honey, mustard, or pickles. Their diminutive 4-ounce capacity also means they are practical for homemade baby food.

Many choices have a retro or vintage Americana feel, but not these Le Parfait Super, which offer French sophistication, thanks to a stylish logo and a rounded body that’s both functional and pretty. The rubber rings on the lids are latex-free and a snap to release.

Versatile and charming, the Weck Tulip are capable of preserving both vegetables and fruit. You can feel free to whip up large batches, because their wide necks and stackable design help you fill them in a flash and store them in almost any kitchen cabinet.

The Kerr Pint live up to their name with a 16-ounce capacity, and arrive with brushed silver rings and lids so you can use them immediately. Their wide mouths make them super easy to fill, which means you shouldn’t have any messy dripping to deal with.

This Ball Golden Harvest is an 8-ounce option with a handsome fruit pattern that will complement your jams and jellies perfectly. They’re reusable, of course, but the attractive styling might make them hard to get back if you use them for gifts.