2007-09-29 22:45:05 · 8 answers · asked by Lizzie 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
once it has cooled it is ready
2007-09-29 22:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by fady_old_jeans 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As soon as it is cooled and set. Unlike wine, jam does not need any time to mature or improve. Also as long as it is kept airtight until used, it will keep for ages. The high sugar content is a natural preservative. I may be a mature male living on my own, but one of my favouriute annual activities is picking free blackberries and making delicious jam and jelly. Any excess juice is also excellent for adding to fresh fruit and ice cream, blackberry & apple pie and many other puddings.
I am old enough to remember food rationing after WW11, when wild berries were a valuable and delicious addition to our limited food variety. I also have to confess to a bit of 'scrumping' of apples to go with the blackberries! Mother didn't approve, but she still cooked the apples!
2007-09-30 06:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Seadog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would like me some warm jam on a slice of buttered toast before I put it in the fridge.
Come on, you only get one chance! : )
2007-09-30 05:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by gulfbreeze8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally let it get cold first, but I suppose if you were using it in cooking, tarts or something, you could use it straight away.. For spreading on bread and butter, needs to be cold, so a few hours or next day, to try the first jar.
2007-09-30 05:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be very hot at first - so don't eat it straight away.
Give it a few hours at least to cool, and leave the lids off so it can cool properly.
2007-09-30 05:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by zemzem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer my jam in the 250F-300F range some people prefer it hot.
2007-10-01 17:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by ken G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you like, I suggest you let it cool first.
2007-09-30 06:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS SOON AS YOU COOK IT. I SUGGEST YOU LET IT COOL FROM THE BOILING POINT BEFORE TASTING. YOU MUST ALWAYS SAMPLE.
2007-10-04 05:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by mendnjoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋