How to Get Lids Off of Honey Jars

Avoid getting honey on the sides of the jar opening to prevent stuck lids.

Whether you want to put some honey in your tea, or you've got an amazing new recipe for honey sticky buns, it's easy to get frustrated when you grab the honey jar and find that you can't open it because honey on the opening literally glued the lid on tight. Don't stress; it's fairly easy to get the lid off.

Things You'll Need

• kitchen towel or rubber gloves

Instructions

1. Place the honey jar lid under hot water for a minute or so. The hot water causes the metal of the jar lid to expand, and it also melts the stuck honey so the lid will come off easier.

2. Tap the edges of the lid on the edge of a counter. You don't need to do it hard, but it does seem to help loosen stuck lids.

3. Using a kitchen towel or rubber gloves, grip the honey jar with one hand and firmly grab the lid with the other hand and twist it counterclockwise. If the lid still does not come off, put it underneath the water for another 30 seconds and tap the edges against the counter again.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you get the lid open, wipe the rim and the lid clean of any honey before screwing the lid back on to avoid this problem in the future.

References

• The Art of Manliness: How to Open a Stuck Jar Lid
• The Kitchen: You Open It! How to Un-Stick a Sticky Cap

Resources

• Guerilla Griller: Top Ten Ways to Open Stuck Jar Lids