TWIST 66 screw lid for preserving jars, 10 pcs

Product detailed description

Classic Twist Off 66 screw lid is a practical and proven choice for home preserving fruit, vegetables and other popular treats. The diameter 6.6 cm (66 mm) is intended for preserving jars with a corresponding threaded rim and is one of the most commonly used sizes, especially for smaller jars. Use the lid when preparing homemade compotes, pickled gherkins and vegetables, marmalades, jams, plum butter, sauces or other preserves. The TO 66 preserving lid is simply screwed directly onto the jar, so no sealing head is required as with the OMNIA system. A correctly fitted and tightened lid helps create the necessary vacuum during preserving and safely seal the contents of the jar. The practical pack contains 10 screw lids , which are certainly useful during the main preserving season.

Dimensions:

• diameter – 6.6 cm
• pack contents – 10 pcs

Material 

• aluminium, rubber
• made in the EU

Colour 

• gold

Use:

• preserving fruit and vegetables without adding oil or fat at temperatures up to 100 °C

Maintenance:

• hand washing

Advice and tips: 

Twist Off 66 lids are ideal for preserving larger portions thanks to their larger diameter. They are excellent for homemade marmalades and jams, fruit purées, purées or vegetable specialities. 

Before use, always check that the diameter and thread type of the lid correspond to the jar rim. The designation 66 means a lid diameter of 66 mm – a similar diameter alone does not guarantee compatibility with every jar. The jar rim must be clean, dry and undamaged before closing so that the lid can seat properly.

Before preserving, always carefully check the jar, its rim and the lid itself. The jar must be perfectly clean, without cracks or chipped edges. The lid must not be dented, deformed, corroded or have a damaged inner sealing layer. Wash the jar and lids thoroughly before filling and sterilise them according to the chosen preserving method. When closing, the contact surface of the rim must be clean – traces of marmalade, fat or other food may prevent proper sealing.

Tighten the Twist Off screw lid firmly, but not with maximum force. The lid must sit evenly on the jar rim, but there is no need to force it. Excessive tightening may damage the lid or thread and paradoxically worsen proper sealing. It is important to place the lid straight and tighten it by hand so that it sits firmly.

After preserving, allow the jar to cool and then check whether a vacuumhas formed. With a standard Twist Off lid, its centre is usually slightly drawn inwards and should not spring back or make a characteristic “click” when pressed with a finger. If the centre of the lid moves up and down or the lid does not hold firmly, the jar is probably not properly sealed and should not be stored long term.

What if the jar cannot be opened after several months? 😊 There is no need to fight it with a tea towel and all your strength. A rubberised lid opener can help improve your grip; alternatively, briefly warm only the metal lid with warm water. Releasing the vacuum makes opening considerably easier. However, we do not recommend prising the lid open with a sharp knife – you could damage the jar or lid or injure yourself.

A quality lid is only one part of successful home preserving. The basis is correctly selected preserving jars , which should be chosen not only according to capacity but also according to the type of rim and the corresponding closure. The range includes classic preserving jars for the Twist Off and OMNIA systems in various sizes, so you can easily select a suitable option for marmalades, compotes, gherkins, pickled vegetables and other homemade treats.

It is also worthwhile keeping a supply of spare preserving lids at home in several of the most frequently used sizes. Practical preserving accessories , such as sealing heads, thermometers and other aids , make preparation easier, especially during the main summer season.

When preparing larger quantities of marmalades, plum butter, syrups or preserving brine, large pots are also useful for conveniently processing larger quantities of fruit or vegetables at once. Finished supplies can be supplemented with practical food containers , which can be used for organised storage of other ingredients in the kitchen or pantry.

And if, in addition to preserves, you also prepare homemade syrups, fruit musts, juices or lemonades, take a look at bottles with swing-top closures. The sturdy mechanical closure with a seal is practical for repeated opening, and the bottles also look very attractive when serving or as part of your homemade supplies.