TECHNIQUES and TIPS

Techniques & Tips

Making preserves can be fun and rewarding. There are many different techniques and tips that can help you make the best preserves possible. In this collection of blogs, you can explore some of the popular techniques and tips used by preserve makers around the world. I hope that you find this information informative and encouraging.

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3 jars of pickles - two of cherry tomatoes and one of gherkins
7 Tips for Pickling Fruits & Vegetables
Have you ever tried pickling fruits or vegetables? It’s a great way to preserve them so you can enjoy them in a different way and for longer. Many people are intimidated by the thought of pickling...
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Jar of honey with honey spoon
Low Sugar Preserves: What You Need to Know
Making preserves is a great way to use up surplus fruit and make tasty snacks and treats. However, if you’re looking to reduce the sugar content in your preserves, it can be tricky to know where...
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Runny peel heavy marmalade in a wooden spoon being ladled into a glass jar.
Jam-making problems
Making jellies and jams can be a fun and rewarding experience. But it’s important to be aware that everyone makes mistakes when they’re first starting out. And even when they have been making...
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A small spoon dragged through a pool of dark jam on a white plate, and leaving a trough. Cut strawberries and blueberries in the foreground and background.
Problems with the set of the jam
In the fascinating world of homemade jams and jellies, the sweet aroma of simmering fruits and sugar can fill your kitchen, but this is also where mishaps and challenges are part of the journey. Fear not,...
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Close up image of frozen red berries
Freezing Berries Successfully
Freezing berries is a great way to make them last longer and enjoy them out of season. But if you’ve never done it before, the process can seem a bit daunting. Preserving berries like this is a great...
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A blonde haired woman with face scrunched up, eyes closed and tongue out as it having tasted something unpleasant.
The Odd-Tasting Jam
In the fascinating world of homemade jams and jellies, the sweet aroma of simmering fruits and sugar can fill your kitchen, but this is also where mishaps and challenges are part of the journey. Fear not,...
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Bubbles in a gel mixture
My jam looks odd
In the fascinating world of homemade jams and jellies, the sweet aroma of simmering fruits and sugar can fill your kitchen. But this is also where mishaps and challenges are part of the journey. Fear not,...
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A close up image of fine caster sugar in a spoon with some spilled around the spoon onto a dark surface.
Sugar problems in jam making
In the fascinating world of homemade jams and jellies, the sweet aroma of simmering fruits and sugar can fill your kitchen, but this is also where mishaps and challenges are part of the journey. Fear not,...
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A woman cooking and stirring a pot on the hob. Steam rising from it. Kitchen cupboard and stand mixer in the background.
Problems due to Stirring and Cooking Jam
In the fascinating world of homemade jams and jellies, the sweet aroma of simmering fruits and sugar can fill your kitchen. But this is also where mishaps and challenges are part of the journey. Hiccups,...
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