Make homemade delicious jam for sweet mornings

Few food items are as comforting and as versatile as fresh, homemade jam. Making your own is easier than you think.

• To begin, add one part jam sugar (also called jelly sugar), a mix of sugar, pectin and citric acid, to two or three parts fruit.
• Weigh your washed, cleaned and minced fruits and put into a very large pot so the contents don't boil over.
• Cook harder fruits such as pineapple, pears and apples halfway through with little water.
• Stir in a little lemon juice to preserve the bright colours of the fruits, being careful not to add too much.
• Add jam sugar to the fruit, stir everything thoroughly, and wait a few minutes while the fruits draw out some juice.
• While stirring continually, bring the contents to a boil. Nothing should stick to the bottom of the pot and burn.
• Add two millilitres (half teaspoon) of butter to the fruit mixture and it won't boil over.
• Simmer the contents for five to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, and use a skimmer to scoop out the unwanted foam.
• After the gel test, depending on the results, either remove the pot from the burner or cook the jam for a few more minutes if it's too runny. Finding the right consistency is important.
• Immediately pour your prepared jam into hot, clean jars; wipe any spilled jam from the rim of the jars, and seal them securely.
• If you stand the jars on their lid for a few moments, a vacuum forms that will protect the jam from mold.
• You can also make delicious jams and chutneys from pumpkin, carrots and tomatoes.
• Rich spices such as ginger, vanilla and cardamom can add a unique flavour to jams, and fresh herbs such as mint or lemon balm also lend a special touch. Get creative and enjoy and share something unique.

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