![]() There are lots of ways to enjoy preserves, jams and jellies and having a variety open all at once just increases the wonderful ways you can enjoy it. (Check to make sure there’s a seal, just like you were preserving it from scratch!) Preserve Your Preserves! Then, let the jar cool to room temperature and store it in a cool, dark place until you’re ready for more preserved jam. Then, pack the hot fruity goodness into the sterile jars and place a lid securely on it. Sterilize small canning jars and lids while you reheat the jam or preserves to boiling. Okay, say you do have to do something with all that jelly in all those opened jars, what can you do? Of course there are the jelly-topped cookies and tarts we all know and love, but there’s a better way for the frugal mom! Recanning jams and preserves is simple and quick, and you can use the smaller jars as gifts as well! Opened Jars: What To Do With All That Jelly Before it Goes Bad? Lots of ways to use up jam, jelly or preserves – photo by llstastytreats Was it made commercially or was it homemade? You can’t assume commercial preparation is more sanitary than homemade, I once found a bird’s feather in a spoonful of a popular brand of strawberry preserves I bought at a store – yuck! Home prepared can be as long lasting as commercial if proper care is taken to keep everything sterile. There are several things that factor into how long you can safely keep and use jelly, jam or preserves. Any of these show up… toss it, there’s no saving it. Look for mold – or anything else – growing on the surface, sides of the container or on the lid, an “off” smell or a color change. It’s fairly easy to see when jelly, jam or preserves go bad. For those of us who don’t refrigerate just buy smaller containers. ![]() This is common sense, I guess, but if it lasts over six months then either your family doesn’t care for it or you are buying and opening way too much. Refrigerated jars of jam, jelly or preserves will last much longer than those left out with no refrigeration, of course, so – usually way over six months. Bear in mind that sugar is a preservative, so sugar-free preserves don’t last as long before going bad. ![]() The best estimate of how long jelly will last, uneaten, is anywhere from one to twelve months. After a season of entertaining family and guests, you might have the same “problem” – what to do with it all before it goes bad. I am one of those cooks who finds every so often that there are five to ten different varieties of fruit jam, jellies or preserves open all at once. Opened jars of jams and jellies? It happens. Heat on medium-high heat in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until the jam has dissolved into the syrup.With the holidays only a pleasant memory are you left with a lot of leftover and Open jelly & jam jars: How to use it all before it goes bad – photo by arolenrock – cover design by MP Serve with maple syrup or additional fresh strawberries and whipped cream.Ĭombine equal parts strawberry jam (or jelly or preserves) and maple syrup. Remove foil and bake for another 25-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and the center is set. Remove from refrigerator and let rest while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Press down lightly and cover with plastic wrap. Top with remaining strawberries and drizzle remaining cream cheese mixture over the top. Repeat for all slices of bread.Ĭut into cubes and place approximately two-thirds of the sandwich cubes into baking dish. Place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich. ![]() Whisk together 10 eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Overnight Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Casseroleġ0-12 slices day old Challah, French, Italian or any other bread good for French Toastīeat cream cheese until light and fluffy.īeat in 1 egg and lemon juice until thoroughly combined. I actually used 2 of these loaves to make the whole recipe. I loved the syrup too, I will be making that for our regular French toast and pancakes.įor this recipe I used a Hawaiian bread and it worked just fine. You don’t have to wake up 2 hours early to cook for everyone, just pop it in the oven and they’ll come running when it’s ready. I loved this recipe for when you are entertaining several people.
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