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Food And Drink - Preserves

There are many terms for fruit spreads, including jam, jelly, and marmalade. Preserves refer to a variety of fruit spreads that usually contain both the juice and pulp of the fruit with generous amounts of natural syrup. Some preserves may contain seeds, depending on the cook’s preference. Conserve is an older term for preserves, although either word may be used to describe specific types of fruit spreads. Be aware that while both jam and jelly may be types of preserves, they are not identical. Originally, only fruits high in pectin and natural sugars could be used for preserves since other fruits would not solidify into a consistent product. Today, many types of fruits can be used, including: Grapes Peaches Cherries Raspberries Strawberries Apples Tomatoes Rhubarb Watermelon Pear Pineapple Strawberry and raspberry are consistent favorites for preserves, and many people enjoy mixing different types of fruits to create multi-flavor preserves as well

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