Food Lens Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Food Lens · Condiments
Jam
Sweet and fruity with the specific character of whatever fruit it's made from.
Lens analyzedJam is fruit cooked down with sugar until it thickens into a spreadable, mostly smooth mass, sometimes with small pieces of fruit still visible. It differs from jelly, which uses only strained fruit juice for a clear, firm set. Jam is most often spread on toast or used as a filling in cakes and pastries.
Where it comes from
Preserving fruit in sugar is a technique that stretches back centuries as a way to keep a seasonal fruit harvest edible through the rest of the year. Jam-making traditions vary widely by region and fruit, from British breakfast marmalades to fruit preserves found across North American pantries.
Buying it
Check the label for fruit content versus added sugar and thickeners if you want a more fruit-forward jam. Look for jars with an intact, unpopped safety button on the lid, which signals a good seal.
Storing it
Refrigerate jam after opening, where it keeps for about six months; an unopened jar can sit in the pantry until it's opened.
Keeps about 6 months in the fridge.
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