Jelly, jam, preserves, fruit butters and conserves, what is the difference?
Posted by andrewm on Apr 8th 2016
While we all love grandma's canned jam, fruit preserves, or apple butter, did anyone know if it was technically a jam or a jelly? I personally have always wondered what is the difference, and the same goes for all of Cherry Republic’s jellies, jams, preserves, fruit butters… and now our new conserve.
Jelly is made from a combination of sugar, pectin, acid (citric acid), and fruit juice, cooked together to become a clear fruit spread. The fruit juice is the key to the clear appearance. Whi
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