Jams and preserves are a way to preserve the taste of summer fruits during the long winter months. They are prepared in different ways, which is worth remembering.
We prepare jams more often in the kitchen. This is because it’s faster and easier to make them. The fruit can be crushed, blended or pureed. Jam usually has a smooth but thick consistency. Sugar is used to prepare it to improve the taste of the fruit and its durability. The consistency of the jam results from pectin, naturally occurring in the fruit. It is usually boiled once and then put into jars i wakes up.
The preparation process is completely different. First of all, its purpose is keeping the fruit whole or in larger pieces. Sugar, just like in jam, acts as a preservative. However, there must be much more of it. The fruit is cooked over very low heat in sugar syrup. This process is repeated 2-3 times. This way they retain their structure and do not fall apart and become saturated with sugar. Jam is less thick than jam, but the pieces of fruit it contains have a lot of flavor and aroma.
It is impossible to say clearly what is healthier, jam or preserves. It all depends on the ingredients used, the amount of sugar and the recipe according to which they were made.
In theory it is less healthy than jam. It is made from crushed fruit, so its consistency or taste often requires improvement by adding sugar, flavor enhancers or pectin. As a result, it may contain less fruit than jam.
Since fruit in jam is less processed, it may contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals. This also means there may be less sugar in the final product. However, this is not a rule and it is worth looking at each product separately. Manufacturers may contain artificial additives that do not have a positive effect on our health.
Jams and preserves have similar properties, and in the kitchen can be used interchangeably. They are perfect as a healthy sweet snack, on a sandwich or in yogurt. Many people add them to oatmeal. Jams and jams will also be delicious ingredients for cakes and baked goods. You can add them to homemade buns, donuts, or use them to layer sponge cakes or shortcrust cookies.
However, it is worth remembering that they go well with savory dishes. They can be used as an addition to meat and cold cuts. They also go well with cheeses, both soft and hard.
In winter, jam and jam will work well as a sweet addition to tea. They will enrich the drink with aroma and valuable nutrients.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl
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