Pectin is used in preserving fruits for jam and jelly making. This is used with paraffin wax to seal the tops of canned fruit and jelly.
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The best freezer jam containers for preserving homemade jams are airtight containers made of glass or BPA-free plastic. These containers help maintain the freshness and flavor of the jam while preventing freezer burn.
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Lime is not used in jam. Lime used to be used in pickles to make them crisp. However, the USDA no longer recommends using lime in food processing for home preserving.
Food is jammed by the act of preserving it into a "jam". These are made by boiling or simmering the food until it thickens or reduces to a syrup.
There are many retail stores that offer Preserving Jars, including ULINE, Ace Hardware, Target, Crate and Barrel, Kmart, Wal-Mart, Amazon, eBay, and Jam Jar Shop.
A. Knight has written: 'Bottling and drying of fruit, &c' -- subject(s): Canning and preserving, Fruit, Jam, Preservation 'Satin Seduction'
Instant pectin would be the best gelling agent if you are not going to use a hot water bath or pressure canner. You need to refrigerate or freeze the jam or jelly though.
I make approximately 100 cases of jam each summer, I am looking for a cheaper geling agent than store bought pectin.
David Mabey has written: 'CA Cheapeats 1988' 'Jams, pickles and chutneys' -- subject(s): Canning and preserving, Chutney, Jam, Pickles 'Consumers Association Country Pubs'