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What kind of pot do you use to make jam?

What kind of pot do you use to make jam?

Best stainless-steel saucepan According to the experts we spoke to, there are a few different types of pots and pans you can use when you begin to cook down the fruit and sugar for your jam — and stainless steel is among the best.

Where are the monks in the UP?

These are the monks at Holy Transfiguration Skete, a Byzantine Catholic monastery set at the edge of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Do you need a special pot to make jam?

The Pot Must Be Non-Reactive Fruit products such as jam, jelly, and preserves have a high acid content. When you cook food with high acid levels in aluminum or cast iron pots, those metals react with the acid and allow a metallic flavor to leach into the food. Copper is the only exception to that rule.

Can you make jam in a normal saucepan?

Great if you have one, but not essential. Alternatively, choose a low-sided, wide stainless-steel saucepan so that the jam cooks quickly. Avoid aluminium because the acid in the fruit will react with it and give a slightly tinny taste.

Is Gordon Ramsay in the UP?

MARQUETTE — It was no secret to any Yooper or Michigander that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was filming his National Geographic show ‘Uncharted’ in the Upper Peninsula last summer.

Do monks make jelly?

In the autumn of 1954 the monks who worked in the Abbey herb garden decided to make a batch of mint jelly. The mint had been abundant that year, and they wanted to put it to good use. Their homemade jelly was sent down the hill to be sold at the Porter’s Lodge. The response was enthusiastic.

Can I use a non stick pan for jam?

A Good Pot Must Be Non-Stick A pot that has a heavy bottom will conduct the heat throughout the entire pot and allow your fruit and other ingredients to cook well without sticking.

Can you use a stock pot to make jam?

If you’re willing to process jars in smaller batches, you may find that you can use a stockpot with a pasta-basket or vegetable-steamer insert. Most necessary small utensils are found in any home kitchen and include a good-size ladle and a funnel for getting all that good jam into those little jars.

Can I use granulated sugar instead of jam sugar?

Coarse-grain white granulated sugar is best for jam-making as it ensures a good clear jam, but fine caster sugar can also be used. The coarse grains dissolve more slowly and evenly, giving a better result. Granulated sugar with added pectin is also available, but it shouldn’t be necessary to use this.

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Ruth Doyle