Preserves Information

Jellies are made from only the clear juice of the fruit.

Jams contain the juice, fruit pulp and sometimes the skins.

Marmalades are made from the clear juice of the fruit to which has been added finely chopped pieces of the fruit and its skin or fruit mixtures.

Butters are the result of cooking the peeled and seeded fruits slowly over low heat.

Conserves are made by combining fruits with nuts, dried fruits, spices or liqueurs.

Cheeses are made like butters, but the amount of sugar is increased, and the cooking time lengthened until the mixture is stiff.

Alcohol, in the form of liqueurs, brandy or whiskey also provide a defense against spoilage as well as adding flavor.