Tastier Jams and Jellies

Are you tired of jams, jellies, and preserves that are too sweet and have no fruit flavor? 

Here is my technique for creating delicious fruit preserves in just minutes.

Apricot jam with extra fruit

 

To begin, select a good brand of fruit jam in your favorite flavor. I especially enjoy apricot or peach, but the sugar flavor is always too strong, while the fruit flavor is, “blah”. I also look for preserves that have no high fructose corn syrup. Below is my recipe for creating tastier jams and jellies. These are so flavorful; you can even use them for gifting.

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

 1-3 jars of your favorite preserves.

2-4 pieces of fresh, fully ripened fruit. If out of season, canned fruit works well. Wash fresh fruit and remove seeds (if needed). Peel if you wish and chop fruit into tiny pieces. If using canned fruit, be sure to use a well-packaged, flavorful brand. 

 DIRECTIONS:

Put preserves in pan and heat slowly at low temperature. This will turn the preserves into a thick liquid. When warm, gently stir in chopped fruit. Increase temperature slightly and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until all the fruit is blended and warm. Do not boil. Remember, your preserves already contain pectin or other thickener.

Pour into jars, cool, and refrigerate. (After you open any jar of preserves, please store in refrigerator). Your new, extra fruity preserves may be slightly thinner, but not much. The best part is that your jams and jellies will be healthier and taste more like real fruit, not sweetened candy.

NOTE: If you wish, try canning the preserves in your own jars and use for gift giving. (Follow safety directions for preserving jams and jellies).