Homemade Preserves

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I was given 3 different jars of preserves. They left the jars in the car for 2 days in the heat of Nevada and when they gave to me you could see the jams had turned to liquid. After leaving on the counter overnight the jams are solid. Are they safe to eat?

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Best Answer

If they were properly canned to begin with, the seals are still intact, and there there is no bulging of the lid or other signs of spoilage, then yes - they are still safe to eat. They liquified because they got too hot and melted, that's normal. Pectin can liquify and re-gel repeatedly. That may affect the overall quality and tastiness of the preserves, but if the seals are intact you're fine. The seal may be somewhat weakened by the experience, so I'd open and enjoy them sooner rather than later.



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How do you make homemade preserves?

5 Steps to Easy Canning and Preserving Fruit
  • Wash and cut fruit.
  • Sanitize jars (leave lids face up on a clean surface).
  • Cook fruit until it sets.
  • Fill warm jars with hot jam.
  • Close the jars and process them in a water bath.


    • What is the difference between jam and preserves?

    Jam: Jam is made with mashed fruit. Preserves: Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit. Some fruits such as blackberries or raspberries will not stay whole during the processing so there may not be much difference between raspberry jam and raspberry preserve.

    How long do homemade preserves last?

    A: For best quality, it is recommended that all home-canned foods be used within a year. Most homemade jams and jellies that use a tested recipe, and have been processed in a canner for the recommended time, should retain best quality and flavor for up to that one year recommended time.


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