Hi Everyone,
I'm a newbie - I did a lot of BWB canning about 4 years ago, but none since,
so I had to re-acquaint myself with the canning process today, as I did the
Brandied Pears. A couple of issues I had, and I am wondering if I need to
pop the seals and re-process:

1. I thought that "head-space" was just to the top of where the "lid
section" starts, so I didn't fill mine up to within 1/4 in of the very top
of the jars. Is this an issue?

2. I screwed the lids on the tops firmly, but not tightly (as the canning
instructions that I have states). However, I am wondering if they weren't
tight enough, as I had gotten all the air bubbles out before processing, but
now there are bubbles.

The lids all secured and sealed as they should.

Are these ok, or should I re-process?

Thanks so much,

Deb