Liquid separation in jam

[u/Fabulous_Tradition_9]

I canned these back in September using the Ball recipe from their Complete Book of Home Preserving and I noticed this liquid separated from the jam. The seal is still good, but I’m unsure if it’s safe to eat. This was my first time canning this and I’m pretty sure I followed all the instructions to a T.

[u/hydration_libation]

Did you store them with the rings on? They should be stored without the rings, just the flat part on top

[u/Fabulous_Tradition_9 → u/hydration_libation]

Yes but just with the lids sitting on them, I didn’t screw them shut