Research Paper On Blueberry Jam

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Blueberry Jam Jams, jellies, marmalades and spreads are increasing in popularity in today’s countries. Knowing how to produce these products could potentially offer one a small promising business. This how-to guide will be explaining the process on making jam. Anyone can make jam, but it is having the right tools and ingredients that will help the cook succeed. Based on research, this guide will explain the importance of certain ingredients, like pectin and calcium, are better than others. After reading this guide, readers will be introduced to the jam making process and how-to make jam efficiently.
One very important ingredient for this jam is the Pomona pectin. The reason for using this brand of pectin is because this recipe is a low-sugar …show more content…

Combine the sugar and pectin.
 While the berry mixture is heating up, take 15 cups of the sugar and combine with the pectin in a separate bowl. As the research on the pectin stated, remember to bond the pectin with the sugar thoroughly. Using the slotted spoon, mix until the sugar and pectin are combined and consistent in color. If all of the pectin is not stirred into the sugar well enough, it will float on top of the jam and form hard lumps. This will affect how your jam gels in the end.
5. Add the sugar and pectin mixture.
 Once the berry mixture has boiled, pour the sugar and pectin mixture into the pot. Using the wooden spoon, immediately start to stir the jam and continue to stir until all the sugar is dissolved. This may take a few minutes. Once the sugar is all stirred in well, place the lid back on and let the jam re-boil, stirring occasionally. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it as it will boil out of the pot if you are not paying attention.
6. Wash the jars.
 While the jam is once again heating to a boil, fill your sink with hot water with a splash of your normal dish washing soap. Wash your jars. Either dry the jars or let them air dry before you pour the jam into …show more content…

It is very simple and has easy to follow directions. I chose this topic because I have much experience in making jam. When I first started writing this guide, I started out with the steps. It seemed to be pretty easy at first since I knew the subject. However, I ran into a little bit of difficulty when writing the steps because I was trying to write them in an easy-to-read and to understand format. I could not use my “jam vocabulary” because readers would not understand what I was saying. To see if my steps actually made sense, I had a few friends and family members read through them and give me feedback. I also went through the steps myself while imagining the whole process, adjusting

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