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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #90 on: September 14, 2015, 02:05:37 am »
Thanks Chookie, yes followed your suggestions to put into air tight containers and turn upside down :)
How long do you think this jam will last? I am planning to make another batch as it is very easy to make and would love to avoid store bought from now on..

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #91 on: September 14, 2015, 12:24:21 pm »
I keep mine in the fridge and it lasts for ages. I'm not sure how long it will last on the shelf though.
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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #92 on: September 14, 2015, 09:37:10 pm »
I keep in fridge once opened.  Unopened in pantry mine lasts well for 2 years.

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« Reply #93 on: September 14, 2015, 10:31:22 pm »
Oh wowww Chookie, 2 years is a good time, will make another batch and probably give away to family when I meet them in 2 months, yayyy :)

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« Reply #94 on: September 15, 2015, 10:28:05 pm »
Chookie, one more question, how long does it usually take for the jam to set, because I checked it yesterday but it was still a little runny, hope I haven't done something wrong...

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #95 on: September 27, 2015, 10:20:46 am »
Thermilover, it should be set when it is cold.  Remember that Strawberry Jam is notoriously hard to set. 

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« Reply #96 on: September 30, 2015, 10:46:38 pm »
Made 2 batches of this wonderful jam yesterday and this time, no mistakes, it turned out beautiful!!
Thank you so much Chookie for this recipe, hubby had a taste and said that it just tastes like all fruit without the nasties, I was like, thats a nice compliment :)

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #97 on: October 15, 2015, 09:19:46 am »
So pleased DH likes it. 

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #98 on: October 10, 2016, 04:34:57 am »
I think it is that time of the year I will be making this again :)
Chookie, need your expert advice, I havent browsed through the whole post, so apologies if this has already been discussed.. I would like to make this and use a substitute for sugar for my parents who are both diabetic, any suggestions?

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #99 on: October 10, 2016, 04:41:41 am »
Thermilover. If I were making jam , almost sugar free, I would make the berry one with Chai in it. Only problem is that it has a short shelf life.
The problem with, even reduced sugar jam is that at setting point, it is 50% sugar.

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« Reply #100 on: December 21, 2018, 08:27:49 pm »
Bumping this Chookie as it is the best strawberry jam recipe specially if you need to make room in your fridge for Christmas food . I even made up quantities with nectarines and raspberries the other day , yum .

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Re: Strawberry Conserve
« Reply #101 on: December 22, 2018, 06:27:05 am »
K Atie,  good to make room in the fridge.   I make lots of jam.   Most given away as thank you .