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Here are a few things you should
know for jam-making success:
• Have everything that you will need
ready to use. Since things happen a
little quickly when making jam, it’s
nice to have all your tools at the ready.
• Take the time to test the jam’s
doneness. It’s better to make sure
that your jam is the right consistency than to rush through it and
be disappointed with the results.
• Don’t skimp on the sugar. You
might be tempted to add less sugar to your jam, but if you’re a beginner it’s best to follow the recipe
to a tee. Because the sugar in jelly
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is not just for sweetening, but for
helping it gel and preserving it too.
Wait to tweak recipes until you
have more experience.
• Make smaller batches. It’ll just be
easier to manage until you get the
hang of it.
• Just know that once you’ve made
jam a couple of times, the whole
process will become second nature to you and you won’t have to
sweat a thing. So make jam, and
make it often.
Use the tips above with any of
your favorite jam recipes, or try
them on some of our favorites:
• Apricot jam
• Raspberry jam
HUFFINGTON
10.27.13