What size Le Parfait jar do I need?
Begin with what you are making. We will guide you to the shape, closure, and capacity that best suit your project, then pair your choice with recipes and step-by-step guidance.
What are you making?
Choose the project that best matches what you are making.
The Le Parfait Size Guide
The collection includes seven distinctive families, each with its own form, closure, and purpose. Compare the styles and capacities that best suit the way you preserve, store, and serve. Select any size to shop that jar; select a “Best for” tag to shop by project.
Choose by project
Once you know the style, choose the capacity that suits your batch. Each recommendation pairs a jar with recipes and a step-by-step method guide.
Preserving 101: The Art of Preserving
Choose the jar family and capacity that suit your recipe and intended storage method. Super Jars, Super Terrines, Familia Wiss Terrines, and Bistrot Jars each offer a distinct shape and closure for seasonal preserves, sauces, and prepared dishes. For shelf-stable canning, follow a tested recipe for the correct method, processing time, and seal preparation.
- 255ml Bistrot Jar (8 oz): small-batch condiments, Wild Garlic Pesto, and refrigerator preserves.
- 500ml Super Terrine (16 oz): Preserved Tomatoes, pickled vegetables, fruit preserves, and small-batch sauces.
- 1L Super Jar (32 oz / Quart): an everyday classic for Tomato Sauce, pickles, peaches, and other family-size recipes.
- 1.5L Familia Wiss Terrine (48 oz): a generous format for family-size prepared dishes such as cassoulet and braises.
Fermenting 101: Small-Batch Ferments
For a clean, approachable lacto-fermentation setup, begin with ChouAmi, The Little Fermenter, paired with a compatible jar featuring a 100mm threaded opening. The system is designed to make countertop vegetable fermentation simpler and more consistent.
- 1L Familia Wiss Terrine: a starter batch of Sauerkraut with Rose Petals or pickles using about 1.5 lb of vegetables.
- 2L Screw Top Jar: a full head of cabbage for classic or flavored kraut, or a batch of bubbly fermented sodas.
Already have a Super Jar or Super Terrine? Pair it with the appropriate fermentation setup and follow the step-by-step guide.
- 1L Super Jar or Super Terrine: a versatile size for five-star kimchi.
- 3L Super Jar (96 oz): a generous format for Preserved Lemons and other whole-fruit ferments.
Jamming 101: Jams, Marmalades & Curds
For jams, jellies, marmalades, and curds, the dedicated Jam Jar and Jam Pot lines are proportioned for typical batch yields and make an elegant presentation on the shelf or in a gift basket.
- 324ml Jam Jar (11 oz): a classic, giftable format for Strawberry Jam, Blueberry Jam, and Blackberry Jam.
- 385ml Jam Jar (13 oz): a more generous format for Orange Marmalade, low-sugar preserves, and lemon curd.
- 324ml Jam Pot (11 oz): a table-ready choice for refrigerator spreads, chutneys, and condiments such as Barbecue Sauce.
Care, Replacement Parts & Kitchen Essentials
Keep every jar in service and equip your kitchen for confident preserving, from genuine replacement seals and lids to specialized tools.
Replacement Parts
Le Parfait jars are made to be used and kept. Genuine replacement seals, lids, bands, and clips help each piece remain in service for years to come.
- Orange rubber gaskets: match the gasket to the jar family and replace it as directed before preserving.
- Familia Wiss lids & bands: keep spare flat sealing lids and screw bands on hand for each preserving session.
- Screw Top lids: colorful replacement lids let you tailor a set to the season or occasion.
- Jam Jar twist lids: patterned 82mm lids secure each jar and make it gift-ready.
Les Essentiels, Kitchen Tools & Accessories
Bring confidence and consistency to every preserving project with specialized tools designed for safety, precision, and lasting performance.
- Stainless steel sterilizers: choose 23 L or 45 L models for uniform, high-capacity water-bath processing.
- Jam basins & funnels: copper and stainless-steel basins pair with beechwood spatulas and wide-mouth funnels for a complete jam-making setup.
- Labels & organization: glass markers and label sets identify contents and dates at a glance.
- Vacuum Preservation Kit: a complete countertop system with a manual vacuum pump, reusable sealing lids, and embossed vacuum bags.
Still not sure?
Begin with a curated starter set. A balanced selection of shapes and sizes lets you explore preserving, fermentation, storage, and table service before building a collection of your own.
Explore Kits & Starter Collections, visit the FAQ for care and replacement-part guidance, or find a Le Parfait retailer.