How To: Sterilize jam jars by heating them up in the oven

Making jam or preserves for friends and family is one of the sweetest (literally) things you can do for special occasions and the holidays. But sterilizing jam jars can be a pain, often involving cleaning them out with scalding hot water.

Is there an easier way to do things? You bet. Check out this video to learn how to sterilize jars the non-painful way.

San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams, will make your next canning session easier with this tip about quick jar sterilization.