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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
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Jam, jelly and preserve
Hi.
What are the differences between jam, jelly and preserve?
I have the impression that, jelly is the same as jam and it is just less sweet. And that's the reason Peanut butter is eaten with jelly rather than jam, because peanut butter is already sweet.
And as for preserve, the only difference with jam is that, the fruit is also present, so when I get strawberry preserve, I see strawberry slices in it as well.
Let me know if my impressions about these words are correct.
Thank you
What are the differences between jam, jelly and preserve?
I have the impression that, jelly is the same as jam and it is just less sweet. And that's the reason Peanut butter is eaten with jelly rather than jam, because peanut butter is already sweet.
And as for preserve, the only difference with jam is that, the fruit is also present, so when I get strawberry preserve, I see strawberry slices in it as well.
Let me know if my impressions about these words are correct.
Thank you
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hrsanei What are the differences between jam, jelly and preserve s ? Jelly is clear - the fruit has been strained, or fruit juice is used... Jam and preserves use whole fruit and can have seeds and fruit pulp, but not slices.
- hrsanei What are the differences between jam, jelly and preserve s ?
- Jelly is clear - the fruit has been strained, or fruit juice is used...
- Jam and preserves use whole fruit and can have seeds and fruit pulp, but not slices.
- " "Preserves" is used for homemade recipes.
- Sometimes we use "preserves" used for unusual items such as rhubarb, figs and pears.
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hrsaneiWhat are the differences between jam, jelly and preserves?Jelly is clear - the fruit has been strained, or fruit juice is used...
Jam and preserves use whole fruit and can have seeds and fruit pulp, but not slices.
Jam and preserves are more or less interchangeable, but usually you will see "jam" for store-bought items, not "preserv
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Hi,
Jam is BrE for the US 'jelly'.
In BrE, 'jelly' is the US Jell-o.
Clive
Jam is BrE for the US 'jelly'.
In BrE, 'jelly' is the US Jell-o.
Clive
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Marmalade is primarily used for citrus fruits - orange, lemon, kumquat, grapefruit, etc.
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Hi Clive. Thank you for your reply.
What I know is that, the difference between jelly and jam has nothing to do with American or British English. I have both in my fridge, so I can see and taste the difference.
What I know is that, the difference between jelly and jam has nothing to do with American or British English. I have both in my fridge, so I can see and taste the difference.
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Thank you A.S. for your reply.
You are right, the jelly is very clear comparing to jam and preserve.
And I have seen marmalade of orange which is as you described.
Hamid
You are right, the jelly is very clear comparing to jam and preserve.
And I have seen marmalade of orange which is as you described.
Hamid
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