7 Mistakes To Avoid While Making Jam At Home

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Mistakes While Making Jams

Are you making jams at home this winter season? If your answer is yes, then you will want to steer clear of these mistakes.

You must ensure that the fruit and sugar are incorporated properly otherwise the jam will separate.

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1. Mix It Right

Making jam requires just the right amount of cooking as overdoing it can make it rubbery while undercooking will not concentrate it enough.

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2. Overcooking Or Undercooking

Make sure that use the fruit that’s perfectly ripened, and not something overly ripe.

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3. Use Perfectly Ripened Fruit

A jam is relished best when it’s sweet, but too much sugar is going to ruin the taste.

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4. Adding Too Much Sugar

If you have a large batch of fruits, you might want to double the recipe, but it will only slow down the process.

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5. Don’t Double The Recipe

Lemons are an important addition to jams, adding just the right tang and acid.

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6. Add That Lemon

The heat should be just right, as not giving the proper temperature could result in it having a wine-like odor.

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7. Inadequate Heat

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Go ahead and keep these mistakes in mind to avoid any complications!