Will apricot Jam glaze affect the shelf life of Christmas fruitcake?
I am using a apricot jam glaze to decorate the top of a Christmas fruitcake (made using rum soaked dryfruits and fed with rum after baking). This kind of fruitcake really lasts long due to alcohol in it. Now I am using a apricot jam glaze to put some nuts on top to decorate it. (could not get the nuts to stay in place during baking) Since glaze is made by heating jam with some water, does this glaze affect how long the cake will last?
Best Answer
No, the glaze will make very little difference. Jam is 60% sugar and sugar is an excellent preservative. To put it another way: if you find jam keeps well in the pot, the same should hold once it's on the cake.
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How long does apricot glaze last?
Store in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator and use within two weeks.Does apricot jam expire?
APRICOT JAM, COMMERCIALLY JARRED - UNOPENEDProperly stored, an unopened jar of apricot jam will generally stay at best quality for about 2 years.How long does fruitcake keep for?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that fruitcake will last two to three months in the refrigerator without spoiling, and will maintain its quality if stored up to a year in the freezer.How do you keep fruitcake moist?
To ensure you have a nice moist fruitcakeHow To Marzipan And Ice A Christmas Cake | Waitrose
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