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Jelly VS Jam VS Preserves – What They Are & How They’re Different

Jams, jellies, and preserves are all wonderful ways to use up leftover fruit. And who can refuse a scone with strawberry jam ? But why are there so many names for fruit cooked with sugar, and is there really a difference between them ? Why the different names ? Are they just different names for …

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Why Does Jam Go Mouldy ? Here’s How To Prevent That

Everyone’s got some sort of jam tucked away in their pantry or fridge, and everyone has a strong preference for this fruit over that. So, naturally, everyone gets upset when they open their favorite jar to find that it’s…not right. It’s got fuzzy white patches and it doesn’t feel sorry at all.  Why does jam …

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Why Is My Jam Not Setting ? Here’s Why & How To Fix It

Homemade jam is a beautiful thing, and a really good reason to be proud. Your family can enjoy it in any way they like, and you can make entire batches for the winter. Be careful though, once you catch the jam bug you’ll be overrun by jam jars with no place to put them (because …

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Jam VS Chutney – 6 Differences & How They’re Used

Jam and chutney sound very different and in truth they have some clear differences. But what are those differences, really ? When you look at a jar of each you can’t really tell them apart. Often the ingredients on the label don’t offer much help either. So how is jam different from chutney ? And …

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