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Jams are a variety of food, which are loved all over the world for the diversity and ease of use in various foods.Children especially love the sweet nature of jamsand the flavour gives them the variety There are jams in tarts, scones, bread, cakes, ice cream's and whatnot. Jams can be made from a variety of ingredients. These are the best way to preserve fruits which are not in season.One has to observe certain rules while making jams , to prevent them from spoiling and to enable them to keep for longer periods of time.
 
In jam making some special utensils and equipment are essential to make this work easier and simpler. A wide and deep bottomed aluminium or enamelled vessel is ideal because it helps to provide more boiling surface and hence quick evaporation. A wooden spoon rather than metal one should be used for stirring the contents. A slotted spoon can remove any seeds that come to the top, while boiling Jar and lid have to be boiled for 15 minutes. Drain and leave to dry before filling the container with jam.Foods should be sound and just ripe.Better to be underripe rather than overripe.
 
The jam will set well only if there is sufficient acid and sugar and  for foods which have less acid, lime juice has to be added.
 
Boil the fruit with the amount of water as directed and cook till soft and pulpy. Remove from fire and dissolve the sugar completely before putting back on the fire. Otherwise the sugar tends to crystallize after the process.Keep a source of water nearby and let a few drops of jam fall into the water.If the jam gels, You can be sure it is ready. A little sodium bisulfite prevents jam or any preserved food from fermenting or spoiling.