Jam Jelly Preserve Glossary

Get to know some of the terms you'll come across when making jams & jellies.

Butters	Fruit purées cooked with sugar until thick.
Chutneys	Cooked mixtures of fruit and/or vegetables, which contain vinegar and spices.
Conserves	Made as per jams with the addition of nuts, raisins and sometimes spices.
Jams	Made from crushed or chopped fruit; can be cooked or no-cook.
Jellies	Made from fruit juice or wines. They should be "set" sufficiently thick to hold their shape when turned out.
Marmalades	Jams made from citrus fruits or a combination of citrus and other fruits.
Preserves	Made from small whole fruit or large pieces of fruit, not crushed or chopped.
Relishes	Fruits or vegetables that are chopped with the addition of vinegar and sometimes spices.