Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® brand home canning products, today announced the third and final jar in its Heritage Collection series, the new Purple Heritage Collection Jars, celebrating the 100thanniversary of the Ball Brothers' "Improved" mason jar. Available in pint and quart sizes, the Purple Heritage Collection Jars feature a vintage-inspired purple color and embossed logos on front and back paying tribute to the classic amethyst jars, a collectors' favorite. These limited-edition jars are the final release in Jarden's Heritage Collection series following the success of Blue and Spring Green Heritage Collection Jars which commemorated the "Perfect Mason" and "Perfection" canning jars.

The latest Heritage Collection Jar replicates the rare and coveted purple jars from the early twentieth century. The gorgeous amethyst color originally occurred accidently due to a clarifying agent used in the jar manufacturing process. Once exposed to UV rays, the jars turned a stunning shade of purple, making them extremely popular with canners and collectors. Unlike the vintage jars, the new Heritage Collection jars maintain all of the modern standards for home canning and, like all Ball brand canning jars, are Made in America and BPA-free. A few recommended preserving recipes to pair with the Purple color include Beet & Onion Pickles, Blueberry Syrup and Cherry Pie Filling.

"The Do-It-Yourself, canning, and creative communities cherish the Heritage Collection Series Jars and we're thrilled to provide one last edition in a color beloved by all of them," said Steve Hungsberg, Director of Marketing at Jarden Home Brands. "Many of our community members requested purple as the final color for the Heritage Collection Series and we're excited to see what folks make and share in their jars this canning season."  

The perfect addition to any kitchen for fresh preserving, food storage and decor uses, the new Heritage Collection jars are produced only in 2015 and will be available while supplies last in retailers nationwide and on FreshPreservingStore.com  for $9.99 - $12.99.

For more information on all Ball brand canning products, visit www.FreshPreserving.com or the brand's social media channels including Facebook (www.Facebook.com/BallCanning), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/BallCanning) and Pinterest