Healthy and Wealthy Benefits of Jam, Jelly, and Preserves

It is easy to understand how tasty jams can be– all you have to do is eat them! What most people fail to acknowledge, though, is just how good jams and jellies are for you. 



Jam’s benefit is the fact that eating it instead of butter or margarine on your toast is a huge upgrade in healthy eating.  It also has benefits that are a direct result of the antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamins inherent in the fruits jam is made of.  Health benefits range from helping to heal cuts and wounds, to providing energy, to lowering blood pressure

Before we get into some recipes let’s just briefly define the difference between jam, jelly, and preserves.

Jelly: Jelly is made from fruit juice.



Jam: Jam is made from whole fruit pulp and tends to be thicker than Jelly.

Preserves: Preserves are made from whole fruit and tend to be chunkier than Jam or Jelly.


Now that you are well aware of all differences between jam, jelly, and preserves, as well as many of the great reasons to enjoy them, we are sure that you are ready to know how to make them yourself!

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