Preserve Making Guidance for Great Outcomes Every Time

Many people like the idea of making their own jam and preserves but find the idea offputting because they think it is difficult. It's actually really easy, you just need the know how and a little equipment to enjoy your favourite fruits all year round.

Here is some idea of what to make with your produce

Jams - This is the most common home made delicacy and is made from crushed fruit and sugar. Adding the lemon juice give the acid which preserves your creation for you. Most people then put their finished jam into some kilner jars to keep it fresh.

Preserves - Your preserve is similar to jam with a couple of subtle differences. You add your sugar but you leave some large chunks in the mixture and cook it until the fruit is reduced to a more syrup like texture.

Marmalade - Usually citrus based and including the rind of the fruit. They are more jelly like in texture than a jam The rind can be bitter so adding sugar cancels this out.

Tips on selecting the right fruit for your jam.

Whether you are making a jam or a marmalade you'll want to ensure you have quality produce If you have tried making anything like this before and failed it may be because the fruit was not perfectly ripe. I could write a whole new article on picking ripe fruit so do your research and find out how to tell if the fruit you are using is ripe or not

The quantity of fruit you use is also essential and the mix of lemon juice and sugar. Taste your way when you make it and adjust for your taste buds not the recipe writers!

If you are interested in grow your own equipment like kilner jars then a good online store like Nutleys Kitchen Gardens have everything you will need to be sucessful.