when making jam are you able to reduce the amount of added sugar, or is the amount of sugar stated on the recipe necessary for the jam to have a reasonable shelf life.?
Sugar – how much sugar is required to be added to fruit for jam making
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Best Answer
Base ratio is equal weights of sugar and fruit.
Using less sugar is possible but requires considering the following points:
The sealing determines how difficult it is for germs to get in. The chemicals determine how well it resists to germs once they do get in.