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 …
In this article, we are going to cover multiple ways you can preserve apples. I know from personal experience having two apple trees in my garden having a big glut can mean eating a lot of apples. This is where preserving comes in. If you’re fortunate enough to have an apple tree in your backyard …
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Crab apple jelly is the perfect thing to make with a glut of crab apples. The problems of preparing kilos or pounds of crab apples are limited because making jelly means they don’t need peeling or the cores removing. Preserve Crab Apples As A Jelly I have a small crab apple tree in my garden …
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 …
There is something quite satisfying about making something like this chilli jelly that has so many culinary uses as well as being delicious on its own. How To Make Chilli Jelly A jelly needs juice as a base and chillies are not exactly juicy so we need a neutral base to which we can showcase …
Apples are one of the easiest fruits to make jelly with. There is almost never a problem with apple jellies setting and the subtle, delicate apple flavour is the perfect foil for adding other flavours. Making a spiced apple jelly allows you to be as creative as you want. You can go for a warming, …
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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I think blueberries are a prime example of a fruit that is better as a jelly than as a jam. The skins in blueberries can make a jam slightly bitter. Making a blueberry jelly and removing the skins gets rid of this astringency, you end up with a delicious blueberry flavour, colour and such a …