Probably the number one question I hear about jams and jellies is the sugar content. The amount of sugar in jams and jellies might seem excessive to some. Can you reduce sugar in a jam? The answer is … maybe but not to expect the same results. Sugar plays a really important role in preserving …
Is it a jam or a jelly? Is it a conserve or a preserve? What’s the difference between all these things? There are all sorts of ways to preserve food and within these methods, there are what appear to be very similar preserves that are called different things. When you are new to preserving you …
Pretty much every jam or jelly you make will start to foam when it is boiling. You might be wondering why you should skim the foam off the top, it always seems like you are wasting a load of the jam. What Is Jam Foam Made From? Quite simply, the foam that rises to the …
When it comes to making jams, jellies, and preserves, one vital aspect to understand is how much pectin is in the fruit. For a jam to set correctly and form a strong gel you need pectin. Pectin is a naturally occurring compound that is present in all fruit with some fruit having lots of and …
Melon or cantaloupe is unusual for making jam, it is not the sort of preserve you can expect to buy in a store so it is well worth the effort of making yourself. This melon jam recipe includes a mellow hint of vanilla and pairs well with sweet foods like ice cream or pancakes just …
You can make jam from pretty much any fruit, however, some fruits work better than others. Why is this? Why do some fruits like strawberries and blueberries make runny jams? In this post, we will cover what fruits work well as jam and look at a recipe that can help us make a jam from …
Having a glut of carrots means preserving them. One of the more unusual ways I have tried is to make a marmalade which brings out the natural sweetness of carrots and transforms them into something we all recognise as a preserve most commonly spread on toast. Preserving Carrots A Different Way Carrots are full of …
Liquid or powdered pectin is a useful ingredient in the jam and jelly makers arsenal. If you have ever experienced a jam or jelly that just won’t seem to set then you may want to consider using pectin in your next attempt at making it. What Is Pectin? Pectin is a naturally occurring starch called …
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Making jam is a great way to preserve fruit, but once you have made it, just how long will homemade jam last? The shelf life of a jam is an approximation and can vary according to a couple of factors so if you want to learn more about what preserves a jam and how the …
Making jam doesn’t mean having to process a bucket full of fruit and making up and sealing loads of jars. For jams like this small batch strawberry jam, you can start off with a single punnet if you want. This strawberry jam recipe can be tailored to whatever quantity of fruit you have and takes …