How to makejam?

Jam-making Directions

Step 1 – Pick the berries!
Step 2 – Wash the jars and lids.
Step 3 -Wash and hull the fruit!
Step 4 – Crush the fruit.
Step 5 – Measure out the sugar.
Step 6 – Mix the berries with the pectin and cook to a full boil.
Step 7 – Get the lids warming in hot (but not boiling) water.

What fruits can I use to make jam?

What Fruits Can You Jam?

Citrus, like oranges and kumquats. Citrus, particularly orange, is high in pectin.
Pome fruit, including apples and pears.
Berries, like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Stone fruit, like apricot.
Tropical fruits, like pineapple and passionfruit.

How long do you boil jam for?

The jam must then be cooked over high heat in order to evaporate the water as quickly as possible and harness the power of the natural pectin. (Cooking time can vary, depending on a fruit’s water content, but once it’s at a rolling boil, expect to cook it for at least 40 to 50 minutes.

Is homemade jam bad for you?

Jams and jellies have a similar nutrient composition, and their pectin content may offer some health benefits. However, they’re high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

Can you boil jam too long?

If you don’t boil it long enough the pectin network will not form properly. Boil it too long you risk not only losing the fresh flavour and colour of the jam but having a jam with the texture of set honey.

Which pectin is best?

The 3 Best Pectin Brands for Canning Jelly, Jam, and Preserves