The flakes of peppers will automatically float to the top as the jam cools and jells. Though controversial I will flip the jam every half hour or so while it cools - upside-down, then right-side up.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is controversial because some people say it will affect how the lids seal the jar. Frankly you can easily test if the jars are sealed by pressing on the lid.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI like how looks, plus the flavor is evenly distrusted thru the whole jar, which makes it that much better!