The 8 Best Canning Jars

Updated December 15, 2016

We spent 23 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top choices for this wiki. Ensure you have fresh fruits and vegetables to hand even when they are out of season with a set of these mason jars. Perfect for canning preserves, jams, chutneys and pickles, they offer a convenient way to store and keep fresh just about anything you can think of. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to support our work. Skip to the best canning jar on Amazon.

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8. Weck 744

The Weck 744 are multipurpose canning jars that are capable of preserving both vegetables and fruit. Their wide necks and stackable design also provide for convenient storage in almost any kitchen cabinet.

Rubber seals and metal clips included
Jars are comfortable to hold
The lid brackets are flimsy

Brand	Weck
Weight	6.3 pounds
Rating	4.1 / 5.0

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7. Leifheit 3178

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

Can be used for canning home cosmetics
Jars are leakproof
They're kind of bulky

Brand	Leifheit
Weight	2.5 pounds
Rating	3.7 / 5.0

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6. Kerr 0519

The Kerr 0519 jars feature a 1-quart storage capacity with replacement rings and caps included. Their wide-access mouths also make them super easy to fill. Unfortunately, they also have a tendency to break easily.

Elegant label embossing
They can double as drinking glasses
Poor quality control on shipping

Brand	Alltrista
Weight	12.6 pounds
Rating	3.9 / 5.0

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5. Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni

The Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni comes as an attractive set of 12 jars, each with a stackable design and a one-piece vacuum lid for ensuring both airtight freshness and superior preservation of your foods and spices.

Lead and bpa-free
Jars are shock-resistant
Their capacity is pretty small

Brand	Bormioli Rocco
Weight	7.4 pounds
Rating	4.0 / 5.0

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4. Nakpunar Round Glass

Each one of these Nakpunar Round Glass jars offers a low-profile design with a gold-colored lid, an 8-ounce capacity for storing your jams and honey, and the ability to quickly seal in freshness when placed in a hot water bath.

Jars are extremely durable
Compact design makes them easy to store
They're a bit on the pricey side

Brand	Nakpunar
Weight	6.4 pounds
Rating	4.5 / 5.0

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3. Jarden Ball

The Jarden Ball jars are constructed from decorative, quilted crystal, making them an attractive complement to your kitchen decor. They're also perfect for fresh preserving jellies, jams, and vinegars for up to a year in the freezer.

Lid seals are time-tested for quality
Includes 24 jars in all
Sleek and stylish

Brand	Jarden
Weight	8 pounds
Rating	4.9 / 5.0

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2. Pakkon Glass Mason Jar

The Pakkon Glass Mason Jar stands at 10 inches tall, and features an incredibly wide mouth for easy access to your ingredients. Its heavy-duty metal lid makes it ideal for use when fermenting, canning, and even pickling your foods.

1-gallon capacity
Jar is very easy to clean
Lifetime guarantee is offered

Brand	Pakkon
Weight	2.5 pounds
Rating	4.7 / 5.0

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1. Fido Hermetic Terrine

Perfect for loose-leaf teas, jams, and other condiments, the Fido Hermetic Terrine jars come as a pack of 12. Each jar has a 7-ounce capacity with a sturdy, latching lid that is designed to keep your ingredients fresh and secure.

Constructed in italy
Jars are heat safe
Seals are easy to replace

Brand	glaspak
Weight	9.5 pounds
Rating	4.8 / 5.0

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