But it's also possible that the vitamin C contained in pineapple cause the
etching of lids!

cheers
Pandora
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>> Does anyone know why the inside of the lids I use for preserving
>> apricot-pineapple jam seem to become marred and etched over time? This
>> year I have poured a layer of wax over the jam to seal it before
>> placing the lids on the jar. Any other suggestioons would be greatly
>> appreciated!
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> I know that some people put over the jam (before you close lids) a disk of
> oven paper wet with alcohol. This is to preserve the jam from mould.
> I didn't understand what problem have you got with lids! I don't
> understand the word "marred". But if moluld is your problem, put more
> sugar and cook more your jam!
> Cheers
> Pandora
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