Jam, jelly or preserves?

[ChrisL]

Here is a picture of jam, jelly and preserves. I prefer jam because jelly is too much like jello, and jam is easier to spread and has a more intense flavor. I don't like the big pieces of fruit in preserves.

Oops, almost forgot the picture.

Jelly... Jam... Conserves.

ALL 3 are Fruit Preserves!

Well, I've always known it as preserves and that's what I'm calling it!

 

[Boss]

That's interesting because I am from the north and I do prefer jam. I know people here who like preserves better though. I just don't like the big chunks in mine.

What I meant was, I thought they were the same thing but just called different names depending on north or south.

 

[ChrisL]

That's interesting because I am from the north and I do prefer jam. I know people here who like preserves better though. I just don't like the big chunks in mine.

What I meant was, I thought they were the same thing but just called different names depending on north or south.

Well, there is a difference between the three. Like I said, jam is smooth with no chunks or very little. Preserves is pretty chunky. Jelly is more jello-like.

That's right! I said "preserves" again!

 

[SeaGal]

Just pick one and stop being so anal about it.

anal - another word for 'technically speaking'...not that there's a thing wrong with that!

Since I don't dwell in technicalities, nor in England - in my tiny corner of the world, marmalade is made with citrus, pulp and peel - jam is distinguished from preserves by the chunkiness of the fruit.

For many years I made my own jam - and still make orange marmalade every January. Pears were always turned into 'preserves' - the home grown pears were hard and gritty - commonly called sand pears - shredded, cooked until tender with sugar and lemon juice - sometimes adding crushed pineapple. Not overly sweet and delicious on ice cream.

 

[ChrisL]

Just pick one and stop being so anal about it.

anal - another word for 'technically speaking'...not that there's a thing wrong with that!

Since I don't dwell in technicalities, nor in England - in my tiny corner of the world, marmalade is made with citrus, pulp and peel - jam is distinguished from preserves by the chunkiness of the fruit.

For many years I made my own jam - and still make orange marmalade every January. Pears were always turned into 'preserves' - the home grown pears were hard and gritty - commonly called sand pears - shredded, cooked until tender with sugar and lemon juice - sometimes adding crushed pineapple. Not overly sweet and delicious on ice cream.

I've never made my own before. I bet that is soooo good.

 

[Muhammed]

PB&J

 

[ChrisL]

I like raspberry jam the best, I think, the seedless kind. I don't like the seeds in it. That could be just me though. I'm particular about texture of food for some reason.

 

[SeaGal]

Someone mentioned that they didn't care for preserves because of the chunky pieces of fruit - on a sandwich or toast I agree...but let me tell about a use for apricot preserves that is so yummy your tongue will beat itself to death on the roof of your mouth.

Cheap chicken parts - legs and thighs - excess fat trimmed but skin left on. Salt, pepper and garlic salt both sides - sprinkle curry powder on top. Bake on rack in hot oven until skin is browned and crispy (and meat cooked through of course) - remove from oven and generously spread on apricot preserves - stick under broiler until preserves are bubbly and caramelized. Deliciousness! and the non-skin eaters can peel it off (along with all the flavor. lol)

 

[iamwhatiseem]

My favorite is strawberry "preserves" ...but it is actually jam. Eat an overeasy egg and toast with jam every Sat and Sun morning.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Preserves have the most fruit in them, the end.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Preserves have the most fruit in them, the end.

Aye....and I prefer to not have the chunks myself.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Preserves have the most fruit in them, the end.

Aye....and I prefer to not have the chunks myself.

Interesting point! It seems it boils down to personal preference.

 

[ChrisL]

Preserves have the most fruit in them, the end.

Aye....and I prefer to not have the chunks myself.

Me too. Jam spreads better too.

 

[ChrisL]

Jam and preserves are neck in neck! How exciting! Want to place bets?

 

[Zoom-boing]

NOT jelly. It just sits there, all congealed-like, refusing to smush itself into mah bread or toast. It. Is. Gross.

 

[Vastator]

Polaner All-Fruit.

 

[ChrisL]

Polaner All-Fruit.

I think that's preserves.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Jam and preserves are neck in neck! How exciting! Want to place bets?

One has a higher percentage of horse hooves in it, care to guess which?

 

[ChrisL]

Jam and preserves are neck in neck! How exciting! Want to place bets?

One has a higher percentage of horse hooves in it, care to guess which?

I don't know where you get your jam or preserves, but that is not listed in the ingredients in the stuff I'm buying!

 

[Marion Morrison]

Jam and preserves are neck in neck! How exciting! Want to place bets?

One has a higher percentage of horse hooves in it, care to guess which?

I don't know where you get your jam or preserves, but that is not listed in the ingredients in the stuff I'm buying!

Yeah, they kinda leave that part out.