Jam vs. Jelly

Which to choose when making your perfect PB&J?

Jake & Amos Jams, Jellies and Preserves are made with only the freshest, top quality ingredients, giving each jar a robust and delicious fruit-filled taste! While the quality never waivers, the difference between each individual product may surprise you. Let’s take a closer look at these classic spreads to find out what makes them so delicious in their own unique ways.

Jam is made by cooking whole fruit with sugar and water until it softens and breaks down, producing a thick, chunky spread. This cooking process releases the fruit’s natural pectin, which gives the spread a firm texture. Some people prefer jam over jelly because it tends to retain more of the fruit’s natural vitamins and minerals.

Preserves, which are similar to jams, are made by cooking large or whole pieces of fruit with sugar. The fruit is cooked to the point where it is enveloped in a thick syrup base. The finished preserves have a chunky texture, making it more appealing to some when compared to smooth jellies and jams.

Jelly is made from fruit juice, whether that is from a lone fruit, a combination of fruits or from the leftover liquid from the jam making process. Pectin is added to the juice to give the jelly it’s thin, spreadable texture. Some people prefer jelly over jam because it tends to have a sweeter flavor. Oftentimes, jelly is used as an ingredient in a wide range of baked goods from cakes to doughnuts.

Now that you know what to look for when choosing a fruit filled match for your peanut butter, challenge yourself to try a flavor and texture that you’ve never tasted before for your next piece of breakfast toast. Branch out from the usual grape jelly and strawberry jam (although those are both great choices to keep handy!). Whether that means trying Peach Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves or Elderberry Jelly, you’re sure to find a texture and flavor that will open your eyes to the endless possibilities with Jake & Amos quality fruit spreads.

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