Fruit preserves
Preparations of fruits, sugar, and sometimes acid / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Apple jam" and "Blackberry jam" redirect here. For the George Harrison record, see Apple Jam. For the Jason Becker album, see The Blackberry Jams.
Fruit preserves are preparations of fruits whose main preserving agent is sugar and sometimes acid, often stored in glass jars and used as a condiment or spread.
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Type | Spread, condiment |
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Main ingredients | Fruits or vegetables; sugar, honey or pectin |
257 kcal (1076 kJ) | |
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There are many varieties of fruit preserves globally, distinguished by the method of preparation, type of fruit used, and its place in a meal. Sweet fruit preserves such as jams, jellies, and marmalades are often eaten at breakfast with bread or as an ingredient of a pastry or dessert, whereas more savory and acidic preserves made from "vegetable fruits" such as tomato, squash or zucchini, are eaten alongside savory foods such as cheese, cold meats, and curries.