There’s no better opportunity to make homemade jams than now. Summer fruits are at their peak—ripe, fresh, delicious, and jam-worthy. Homemade jam is just wonderful, and it can be used for cakes, sandwiches, pastries, in breakfast muesli, or given as a gift in a beautiful jar. The possible combinations are endless and you can easily make unlimited types of delicious jams at home that will last in the fridge for days by following these simple tips.
Choose Fruit That’s Suitable For Jam
Peaches, strawberries, and even sweet tomatoes are excellent choices for jam, while banana, dates, or coconut, are less suitable for jam.
Make Sure the Fruit is Ripe
The jam will only work if the fruit is very ripe. The fruit doesn’t have to be particularly sweet, but it must be juicy and ready.
Lemon and Sugar
Soak the fruit before cooking it in fresh lemon juice and sugar. The lemon will help turn the fruit into a thick jam, and the sugar will soften the fruit and it helps bring out the natural sweetness.
Keep in a Sterile Jar
If you want the jam to last in the fridge or pantry, make sure to store it in a closed sterile jar.
