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   Jam has been around since Roman times, possibly even longer. The first preserves were made using honey as a preserver but later sugar came to be used more regularly. There is evidence that even before Roman times, the Persians were preserving fruits such as the medlar, to provide valuable vitamins the year round. It is believed that returning Crusaders first introduced jam and jelly to Europe; by the late Middle Ages, jams, jellies and fruit conserves were popular there. In fact, the word “jelly” comes from the French word “gelée” which means to congeal. The use of cane sugar to make jam and jelly can be traced back to the 16th century when the Spanish came to the West Indies where they preserved fruit.
   Since most fresh fruits contain about 80% water and from 10% to 15% sugar, they are subject to fermentation. They may be preserved by adding sugar and reducing the water content. Almost any fresh fruit can be made into jam by mashing or slicing it fine, adding an approximately equal amount of sugar, and simmering until it reaches the proper concentration or gel at 218° to 222°F (103°-105°C). Jams and jellies boast quick energy, delicious flavors and only 48 calories per tablespoon (less for jellies made with low-calorie sweeteners). On a tablespoon-for-tablespoon basis, jams and jellies have about half the calories of butter (or margarine) and they contain zero fat.

Almond Jam Recipes
Apple Jam Recipes
Apricot Jam Recipes
Banana Jam Recipes
Blackberry (Boysenberry) Jam Recipes
Blackcurrant Jam Recipes
Blueberry (Whortleberry, Bilberry) Jam Recipes
Cantaloupe (Melon) Jam Recipes
Cherry Jam Recipes
Cranberry Jam Recipes
Elderberry Jam Recipes
Fig Jam Recipes
Ginger Jam Recipes
Gooseberry Jam Recipes
Grape Jam Recipes
Grapefruit Jam Recipes
Greengage Jam Recipes
Guava Jam Recipes
Kiwi Jam Recipes
Lemon Jam Recipes
Lime Jam Recipes
Loganberry Jam Recipes
Mandarin Jam Recipes
Mango Jam Recipes
Marrow Jam Recipes
Mulberry Jam Recipes
Orange Jam Recipes
Papaya Jam Recipes
Peach Jam Recipes
Pear Jam Recipes
Persimmon Jam Recipes
Pineapple Jam Recipes
Plum Jam Recipes
Prune Jam Recipes
Pumpkin Jam Recipes
Quince Jam Recipes
Raisin Jam Recipes
Raspberry Jam Recipes
Redcurrant Jam Recipes
Rhubarb Jam Recipes
Rose Hip Jam Recipes
Strawberry Jam Recipes
Zucchini Jam Recipes

 
   Source: http://www.jam-recipes.co.uk/, http://www.melborponsti.com/, http://fooddownunder.com/, http://www.cooks.com/rec/.
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