Can You Freeze Glass Canning Jars? (frozen, odor, expensive, recipes)

[LillyLillyLilly]

I don't use much milk but like to keep it on hand, so I freeze it. I don't like plastic because it absorbs odors and makes the milk taste funny, plus I saw where glass keeps the milk colder thus making it last longer in the refrigerator.

I'm thinking if I put the milk in a glass canning jar leaving plenty of expansion room, froze it without the lid, then put the lid on after it's mostly frozen, that the jar wouldn't break. Anyone done this?

[tcrackly]

Yes, you can freeze the glass canning jars. The Ball co. instructions usually have some recipes for freezer jam. Just don't put a cold jar in the microwave or put a jar with hot liquid into the freezer. They will break from thermal shock.

[momojojo]

Yes, I made some Limoncello for Christmas... put it in mason jars and stored them in the freezer. So good...

[LillyLillyLilly]

Good to know! Canning jars aren't that expensive, but I wanted to make sure before I bought a box of them. Thanks!

[MrsMo]

Most of the boxes that jars come in say for freezing and canning. I always make freezer jams. I think freezing in the jars is so much better.

[LillyMarieR]

I have a lot of mason jars and wanted to know how can you tell which one's are for freezing

[Inthesierras]

Originally Posted by LillyMarieR

I have a lot of mason jars and wanted to know how can you tell which one's are for freezing

I would only use Kerr or Ball to feeze or can. I have ALOT of other brands and have alot of problems. I have old Atlas (they are old and usually worth a few bucks), Good Housekeeping, and a few others. I have had problems with them cracking in the water bath canners. So I only use them to store pantry basics. I won't freeze them. Make sure you check all your jars. If they have cracks (no matter how small) or have chips, don't use to can with or in a freezer. I do have some old glass mayo jars that work well in water bath canners and in the freezer.