EQUIPMENT
Tools
Welcome to the blog section on equipment used to make preserves! Making your own preserves is a fun, economical way to stock your cupboard with your delicious creations. Here you will find information to get you started, from choosing a long-handled spoon to labelling your finished products.
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If you are just starting with preserving, or are looking for a better and safer way to do things, long-handled wooden spoons might be the answer.
Unlike metal spoons, which can cause bruising and discolouration...
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When it comes to making preserves, it is important to use the right measurements of ingredients. Using too much or too little sugar can make your preserves taste either too sweet or tart. The same goes...
Almost any preserving recipe will call for you to cook jam or jelly to a certain temperature. This is so that it reaches a safe boiling point, kills off any potential bacteria, and sets to the desired...
What is a jam funnel?
A jam funnel is a handy tool that allows you to easily and quickly fill jars with preserves, jams, and other thick liquids. It is also useful for filling bottles with oil or vinegar....
While it is possible to make jam without a preserving pan, as a heavy-based saucepan can be used, as with most things, the process is much easier with the right tools. And in terms of tools, a preserving...
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes find yourself wondering if you’re using the right measurement when cooking. For example, is a cup of flour supposed to be a light and fluffy mound...