Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm attempting to make some strawberry jam tomorrow, but I was wondering how long it will keep fresh for? ---Martin--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Depending on how you make it and seal it, it should keep for well over a year. We're still eating last year's batch of strawberry jam which was sealed using waxed circles and screw on lids. The quick freezer jams (I think that's what they're called!) won't keep long at all but if you do it the traditional way in a big pan and boil it at 105C for as long as the recipe states, it should keep for a good time. Good luck. Let us know how it goes. My strawberry jam never sets well but I quite like it set softly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks for the advice Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 I was planning on putting the jam in washed jam jars from previous use is this ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Put your clean empty jars in a hot oven for about 10 mins to sterilise them before potting your jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks LJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I agree with what Lesley-Jean and Clare are saying. If you're unsure about how to make it I'll ask my Dad for instructions. Just let me know! He makes lovely jam!!! In lots of flavours-depending on what fruit we can get hold of! My sisters and brother whenever they're down steal jars along with eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Martin if you're stuck you could use this recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thanks Liz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I did post a recipe on here a couple of weeks ago Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thanks I've found arecipe which you submitted and it'll be the one I shall be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Are you making it today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Yup. I'm going to get the strawberries in a few moments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
