What to do if your jam is too runny?

Jam is a sweet product obtained by boiling fruits with sugar until they reach the desired consistency. Jam is one of the essential recipes for breakfast tables. Usually consumed by spreading on bread, jams are prepared with the freshest fruits of the season. They can also be served by spreading them over desserts, crepes, cookies, and cakes. Jam varieties vary according to the type of fruit. Jam can be prepared from almost any kind of fresh fruit. So, what can be done to thicken jam that has a runny consistency? Here are the methods you can try...

HOW TO THICKEN JAM?

First of all, remember that jam will reach a thicker consistency as it cools. Therefore, check its consistency again after letting it cool to room temperature.

If you notice it hasn't thickened during the preparation stage, add an apple to the boiling jam. The apple acts as pectin, helping the jam reach a thicker and more jelly-like consistency.

Adding lemon juice during the cooking stage will also help the consistency set. After adding the lemon juice, continue cooking the jam over low heat.

Another method is to leave it in the sun until it reaches the right consistency. For this, place the jam from the pot onto a clean cloth. Leave it under the sun until it thickens.

If you don't have the opportunity to leave it in the sun, put the jam on a baking tray. You can help it thicken by keeping it at a low heat of 100 degrees, opening the oven door occasionally, and stirring the jam.

For a jam with the right consistency, be sure to follow the measurements.

To thicken the jam's consistency, you can add a very small amount of starch and stir.

To ensure the jam sets properly, make sure to let it rest at room temperature after the cooking process.