Jams and Jellies

What goes better with a hot biscuit than a spoonful of tasty jam, jelly, or preserves? There is a wide variety of jellied products such as these as well as conserves and marmalades. Each has individual characteristics with the type of fruit used, the proportions of ingredients and the method of cooking. In general, the essentials ingredients are fruit, pectin, acid and sugar.

Canning Jam and Jelly

• Preserving Apples - Kansas State University
• Preserving Cherries - Kansas State University
• Preserving Peaches - Kansas State University
• Preserving Strawberries - Kansas State University
• Jam and Jelly Recipes - Clemson University

Did You Know?

Runny jelly can be remade.

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What Went Wrong?

• Causes and Possible Solutions for Jellie Products
• Preventing Spoilage

Other Resources

• Jellied Product Ingredients
• Types of Jellied Products
• General Information

Pectin Sources

• Sure Jell
• Jarden Home Brands
• Pomona's Universal Pectin

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