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Floating Fruit in Jam

After the work of preserving a favorite fruit jam, a common problem is fruit separating from the gel and floating to the top of the jar. There are several reasons this can happen:

  1. Using under ripe fruit allows excess air to remain trapped in the fruit.
  2. Fruit not crushed enough. Big pieces of fruit still contain excess air and float.
  3. Undercooking the jam. Follow good recipes for best results.

For tips on making jams and jellies, see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can7_jam_jelly.html

For more causes and possible solutions to problems with jams and jellies, see:

http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can7_jam_jelly.html

and

http://bit.ly/1USf37K

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.

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