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Waxed discs
Circular pieces of waxed paper that are placed on the top of home-made jams or jellies to help exclude air and prevent deterioration, eg pot the jam and cover with a waxed disc while the preserve is piping hot or completely cold.
Circular pieces of waxed paper that are placed on the top of home-made jams or jellies to help exclude air and prevent deterioration, eg pot the jam and cover with a waxed disc while the preserve is piping hot or completely cold.