Eco-friendly and Organic Jams and Preserves
When making your homemade jam, remember to use eco-friendly and organic ingredients such as organic fruits, sugar or pectin. Focus on local and seasonal fruits from local farmers or grown by yourself, because that will help you to prepare organic jams and preserves at home. Use local ingredients Choose only local fruits in the process of homemade jam making. This is how you will support local farmers and the local community, strengthening ties with it. Choose seasonal fruits, because seasonal fruits have more taste and also need less resources to grow and transport. Work with what nature offers you during this period, so pears in September and October and strawberries in May, June and July. Local markets are a place where you can find organic, ripe and local fruits from local farmers. You can also buy fruits with blemishes, because they are great for homemade jams and their price is usually lower. Another option is to grow fruits in your own garden by planting berries, trees and ...
