what is the difference between preserves,and jam,when it comes to put jelly on your bread,making sandwhiches?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by admin

I was wandering,if there was any difference Any suggestions?

Jam is usually cooked with a high quantity of sugar, after mashing the fruit to a pulp. Preserves, which will also contain sugar and be cooked to kill off bacteria, feature the fruit in its original form, or cut into smaller pieces so that it is recognizable from its original form. So, preserves are great on ice cream or waffles, but jam is better on sandwiches, toast, because it can be spread thinly!

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5 Responses to what is the difference between preserves,and jam,when it comes to put jelly on your bread,making sandwhiches?

  1. justme says:
    February 9, 2010 at 5:54 am

    preserves usually have bigger chunks of fruit in them. Jams have smaller size pieces and jellies are smooth with no visible fruit. Just depends upon your preference.
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  2. horrorpony says:
    February 9, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Yes, there is a difference. Jam is make with the whole fruit while jelly is made with just the juice. Jelly is normally easier to spread as it is less chunky. ( preserves are the same as jam normally)
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  3. anglo21 says:
    February 9, 2010 at 7:05 am

    Jam is usually cooked with a high quantity of sugar, after mashing the fruit to a pulp. Preserves, which will also contain sugar and be cooked to kill off bacteria, feature the fruit in its original form, or cut into smaller pieces so that it is recognizable from its original form. So, preserves are great on ice cream or waffles, but jam is better on sandwiches, toast, because it can be spread thinly!
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  4. AlexTrebek says:
    February 9, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Preserves are mostly fruit and can be large pieces of fruit for that matter, that are preserved through cooking and canning. Jelly or jam is made with more liquid and sugar, with the fruit pureed or mashed, hens . . .the jelly. Both are delicious, I prefer jelly for sandwiches; it spreads better. Preserves are good for desserts etc . . .
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  5. rhsaunders says:
    February 9, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Different words for the same thing. Distinguish from "jelly", which (unlike the others) contains no fruit pulp.
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