Jam vs.jelly

[1889]

It’s a safe bet to assume that everybody loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and I’m certainly no exception (there are no exceptions), but once again I have accidentally purchased jam instead of jelly. I hate when that happens because jam sucks. It doesn’t spread on bread so now one bite may be all peanut butter and bread, and in the next you get a big wad of strawberry. So clearly jam isn’t designed with sandwich making in mind but rather than simply hate the large jar of strawberry preserves that I find myself stuck with I want to tray and understand it. What is jam really good for, is there some use for which it is actually superior to jelly?

 

[Airstrike92]

I like either one.

 

[Aramazd]

jam>jelly

 

[MagisterCultuum]

I sure some people dislike PB&Js, especially those who have severe peanut allergies.


I typically prefer jam to jelly. It is also healthier, as it contains real fruit. You don't really notice the fruit pieces in grape jam though, as you might in strawberry.


I've recently started having PB&J sandwiches a lot more lately, using this kind of jam.

Is has a flat rectangular opening so you can squeeze it straight onto the bread. Spreading it is easy, but unnecessary in my opinion.

(I've only actually tried the grape jam of this variety, although my sister accidentally got a grape jelly last time she went to the grocery store. I've tried a different brand's squeezable strawberry jam, which does not squeeze or spread quite as easily.)

 

[Silurian]

Jelly is good with ice cream.

Never put it on bread

 

[azzaman333]

Jelly.

 

[Bill3000]

...what's the difference?

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Yeah what is the thing Americans call jam?

Jelly here is the wobbly fruit and gelatine based foodstuff popular at kids parties (see azzamans pic).

Jam is what you spread on toast or crumpets.

EDIT:

How did Bob Marley like his doughnuts?











Wi' Jam in!

 

[Souron]

I eat preserves with waffles and pancakes. Unlike sandwiches with peanut butter a little unbalance in the fruit flavor does not make them seem dry, and it's good to have whole fruit. Tastier.

 

[Silurian]

Jam is what you spread on toast or crumpets.

Marmalade is better on toast. Chunky best IMO

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Ewww marmalade!

I don't like citrus peel though.

Golden Syrup or honey for me. I do like blackcurrant and strawberry or raspberry jam though.

 

[Bill3000]

Yeah what is the thing Americans call jam?

Jelly here is the wobbly fruit and gelatine based foodstuff popular at kids parties (see azzamans pic).

Jam is what you spread on toast or crumpets.

We'd call what you call "jelly" either gelatin or jello. We'd call what you call jam as either jelly or jam interchangeably. You'd never put gelatin on sandwiches, or as a spread, that's just weird.

 

[Silurian]

Ewww marmalade!

I don't like citrus peel though.

Golden Syrup or honey for me. I do like blackcurrant and strawberry or raspberry jam though.

The peel is the best bit, but I currently have lemon and lime thin cut.

Blackberry jam is good as well.

Golden Syrup is ok in cakes but a bit too sweet on top of things including jelly.

Honey is good

 

[Martacus]

Strange, I always found jelly to be harder to spread than jam. It separates into little gobs that simply glide over the bread and tend not to stick when you spread it with a knife. Jam/preserves, on the other hand, forms a realtively smooth paste as you spread it out--apart from the occasional chunk of strawberry. So, I actually prefer jam myself (especailly raspbery! ), but jelly will do in a pinch.

 

[Zack]

Strawberry jam is the best.

 

[Disgustipated]

jam>jelly

this. Jelly is too jelly like and doesn't spread as easily. Especially when cold.

 

[Godwynn]

It's harder than hell to spread Jelly. It's like putting Jell-O on your sandwich.

Jam is also healthier (I assume.)

 

[GinandTonic]

It’s a safe bet to assume that everybody loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and I’m certainly no exception (there are no exceptions)

Sounds horrid to me, but I've never even seen such a sandwich so I wouldnt know.

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Yeah I'm not a fan of peanut butter (I like peanuts though) and mixing spreads is an affront to God I believe.

 

[Antilogic]

...what's the difference?

Jams have actual fruit in them (it's basically fruit, sugar, and water boiled together), and the term is almost interchangeable with preserves. Jelly just has fruit juice and most likely some industrially-produced chemicals to make it a "solid".

I've found the best PBJ sandwiches use some sort of fruit preserve (I've been using Smucker's Orchard's Finest, or whatever it's called...the stuff in the jars with plain white labels) and natural PB. The stuff you have to stir because the oil separates out over time.

Mmm...I wish I had one right now.