1. Wash jelly glasses or jars in warm soapy water. Rinse with hot water. Keep hot until ready to use. Wash jar lids according to manufacturer's directions.

2. Prepare jam or jelly according to directions in recipe.

3. Pour hot jelly mixture into hot glasses to within 1/2 inch of top. Cover immediately with hot paraffin 1/8 inch thick. Prick any air bubbles (standard 6 ounce jelly glass takes 1 tablespoon paraffin. Or pour preserves and soft jams into canning jars filling to top. Wipe top and threads of jar with clean damp cloth. Place lids atop, sealing compound next to jar rim and seal immediately. Screw the metal bands down tightly.

4. Let jams and jellies cool on rack or thick cloth overnight. Cover jelly glasses with metal or paper lids. Label to show name of product and date. Store in cool, dry, dark place.