Jams and Jellies
Some of the most popular foods at many breakfast tables are jams and jellies. While the terms are often used interchangeably there is actually a significant difference between jam and jelly. Jelly is a smoother texture that does not have chunks of fruit or seeds. This is because jelly isn’t made from whole fruit, but rather from fruit juice … Keep Reading → with pectin and sugar added. Jam is made from real fruit and has a much richer texture with pieces of fruit and seeds. There is no need for pectin to be added because it is naturally released from the fruit. Both jam and jelly are popular as a spread for toast and other forms of bread and pastries. They are also used in sandwiches such as the classic with peanut butter. Both of them are also very popular in baked goods of all types.
