7 Best Ways to Use Your Leftover Jam
- 1. Swirled Jam in Yogurt or Cottage Cheese This is probably the simplest way to use leftover jam. ...
- 2. Elevate a Savory Dish Did you know you can use jam to enhance a savory dish? ...
- 3. Make a Salad Dressing ...
- 4. Jam up Your Boozy Cocktail ...
- 5. Add Jam to Your Smoothie ...
- 6. Make a Glaze ...
- 7. Overnight Oats ...
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What can I do with leftover jam?
26 Ways to Use Up a Jar of Jam (or Marmalade)Make your own fruit-flavored yogurt. Spoon some jam into a bowl. ... Bake some brie. ... Add some to a pan sauce for meat. ... Shake it into a cocktail. ... Top creamy desserts. ... Make stuffed French Toast. ... Whip up the ultimate grilled cheese. ... Make shortcake.More items...•
How long jam lasts in the fridge?
A: Opened home-canned jams and jellies should be kept in the refrigerator at 40°F or lower. “Regular” – or pectin-added, full-sugar – cooked jams and jellies are best stored for 1 month in the refrigerator after opening.
How long does opened jam last in the fridge?
The shelf life of jam also depends on its situation. An unopened jam can last for almost 2 years when kept in a cold, dry place. But an open jam should be consumed within 6 months and refrigerated since you opened it.
What does jam go good with?
Jam is traditionally known for being delicious and it is served on bread or scones. Jams come in many different shapes and forms such as jellies, marmalades, chutneys, fruit butters, fruit spreads, fruit curds, and confits.
How do you know if jam has gone bad?
Typical signs of jam spoilage include mold or yeast growth, or any off odor. If the jam smells like yeast, alcohol, or anything fermented, get rid of it. Same thing if there are any organic growths on the surface. If everything looks and smells okay, feel free to give it a taste.
Can u eat expired jam?
As I already mentioned, the jam is a preserve, and a sealed jar keeps really well over time (not as well as honey, though). That means that it will most likely be safe to eat a couple of months or even years past the date on the label. That is, of course, if it stays sealed.
Can you freeze jam?
Yes! You can store cooked (traditional) and uncooked jams (freezer) in the freezer. On occasion, I do make a cooked jam like this Easy Strawberry Jalapeno Jam or this Pineapple Habanero Pepper Jelly. I still just pour the jam into jars and pop them in the freezer once the pectin has set.
Does peanut butter expire?
An open jar of peanut butter stays fresh up to three months in the pantry. After that, it's recommended to store the peanut butter in the fridge (where it can maintain its quality for another 3-4 months).
Do you keep jam in the fridge or cupboard?
Jams and Jellies Jellies and jams do not need to go in the fridge because they have a water activity of around 0.80, and their pH is usually around 3. So they don't have enough moisture to support bacteria and are too acidic for them as well. Conclusion: Keep your jams and jellies wherever you want to.
Can you add jam to milk?
Scoop 3 or 4 tsp of strawberry jam into a mug, depending on how strong/sweet you want the milk to be. Mix it together a few times to make it softer. Add a tiny bit of hot water, just enough to make the jam liquid. Fill the mug with milk, mix, and enjoy!
Where can I use strawberry jam?
Strawberry jam is an excellent condiment to keep on hand in your refrigerator. Add it to toast for a quick breakfast, or spread onto bread with peanut butter for an easy pb&j sandwich. But what do you do when you're tired of making toast? Add jam to cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, and pies!
What kind of bread is good with jam?
HTE refuses to believe jam is enjoyable on darker, rye-to-wholemeal breads. In their earthy flavours, they are unsuited to this essentially sweet treat. With jam, stay in the 50:50-to-white spectrum.
How long does strawberry jam last in the fridge?
about 6 monthsWhat is this? If you choose not to process the jars, be sure to keep the jam in the refrigerator or freezer. It will last for about 6 months in the fridge, and 1 year in the freezer.
How long does homemade jam keep?
Home-made jam should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light and used within 12 months of making. Once opened the jar should be stored in the refrigerator and used within one month. We would suggest discarding any jars of jam that have mould growing on top.
How long does homemade jam last in fridge without canning?
Jam or jelly made without canning has a shelf life of about 3 months in the freezer and 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.
Should you keep jam in the fridge?
Sealed jars of homemade preserves can also be stored at room temperature. Once the jam or jelly is opened, however, it is best to refrigerate them. Richard explains that this prevents mold and yeast from growing. If not refrigerated, opened jams and jellies are likely to spoil quicker.
1. Swirled Jam in Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
This is probably the simplest way to use leftover jam. Just open your favorite plain or vanilla yogurt and swirl in your jam of choice. Not only is this easy, a little different and delicious - but I can determine the amount of sugar or sweetness I’m feeling.
2. Elevate a Savory Dish
Did you know you can use jam to enhance a savory dish? I’ve tried many on fish, chicken, beef, pork, or veggies. This one is especially good on chicken and has become one of my favorites.
3. Make a Salad Dressing
Another excellent use for the leftover jam is the homemade salad dressing. A tablespoon combined with any vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a fresh herb, and you have a new and tasty dressing.
4. Jam up Your Boozy Cocktail
Yes! Jam in cocktails or mocktails is definitely a great way to empty a jar. I’ve used pretty much any leftover flavor to jazz up my Friday night cocktails. Muddling the jam in a cocktail shaker or even heating it with a bit of sugar and water to make a simple syrup will add a fresh twist to your favorite spirit.
5. Add Jam to Your Smoothie
I usually make a smoothie if I’m in a hurry and need a ‘to go’ meal. Always good and another way to use leftover jam. Sometimes the frozen fruit you buy seems to lack flavor or isn’t sweet. I’ve experienced that on many occasions. So to remedy that bland taste - I toss in a tablespoon or two of one of my fruit spreads.
6. Make a Glaze
Whether you use pork tenderloin or firm tofu mixing leftover apricot jam or marmalade with a bit of mustard, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper, make a fantastic glaze. If you like, add a little chopped rosemary or thyme for an extra layer of flavor. Jams in glazes make easy and tasty recipes.
7. Overnight Oats
I LOVE overnight oats. This is one of the easiest, quick breakfast ideas and takes no time to make. One of the coolest things about overnight oats is that it's like a blank canvas. You can add seasonal fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg if you like, chopped nuts, and a spoonful of any leftover jam or jelly you have in the fridge.
1. Make your own fruit-flavored yogurt
Spoon some jam into a bowl. Top with plain yogurt. Call it fruit-on-the-bottom.
2. Bake some brie
Top that wheel of cheese with a few spoonfuls of jam, wrap the whole thing in phyllo or puff pastry, and bake at 400 degrees.
3. Add some to a pan sauce for meat
It not only helps thicken it, it adds sweetness and flavor. Try currant jam with red wine for a pan sauce for steak; use peach jam and brandy for pork chops.
4. Shake it into a cocktail
Literally any cocktail. Think peach with whiskey, raspberry with vodka, and orange marmalade with gin.
6. Make stuffed French Toast
First, make a jam sandwich with white sandwich bread, challah, or brioche. Next, soak the sandwich in eggs and milk. Finally, pan-fry in lots and lots of butter.
7. Whip up the ultimate grilled cheese
Jam + melted cheese + golden, toasted bread. (It's the jam that makes it ultimate.)
8. Make shortcake
Who needs fresh strawberries when you can fill shortcakes with jam (and whipped cream, of course) instead?
1. Flavor Your Own Yogurt
Here's what your strawberry-flavored yogurt should contain: milk, live probiotic yogurt cultures, and strawberries.
2. Blend It Into Smoothies
Do you prefer to drink your yogurt on the way to work? Add jam to sweeten your breakfast shake.
3. Pair It With Ice Cream
Fold your favorite jam into ice cream to create custom flavors or simply use it as a sundae topping.
4. Make Popsicles
Add leftover fruit preserves to juice or milk to add both flavor and texture to homemade popsicles.
5. Bake Thumbprint Cookies
For what amounts to basically a drop cookie, thumbprint cookies are surprisingly glamorous. They are a great, colorful addition to holiday gift baskets.
6. Whip Up Easy Bar Cookies for Bake Sales
Did you fall off the school email list? Did your child forget to tell you about the bake sale happening today? Are you facing a charity auction buffet table deadline? Bust out this top-rated bar cookie recipe, for easy, speedy baking.
7. Fill Pop Tarts
Once you make your own Pop-Tarts, you'll never want to go back to store bought toaster pastries. Personally, I like to make my own crust, but even the most novice bakers can handle this four-ingredient recipe that uses pre-made pie crust.
