What is Fruit preserves?
[[File:Slatko fragaria vesca sumske jagode woodland strawberry Vlasotince.jpg|thumb|Serbian Slatko with woodland (wild) [[Strawberry|strawberries]]]] '''Fruit preserves''' is the name of specially prepared [[fruit]], where [[sugar]], and sometimes [[acid]], is used to make the fruit last longer. They are often used as a spread. Sugar is used to preserve sweet fruits, but [[vinegar]] is used for [[savoury]] items. Fruit preserves have been used for a long time, since before [[Refrigerator|refrigeration]], to make food last longer. Common examples of fruit preserves are [[jam]]s, [[Jelly|jellies]], and [[marmalade]]. == How to make preserves == There are many ways to make fruit preserves. Normally, chopped fruit is boiled with sugar and water. After the mixture gets hot enough, it will become firm after it cools down. The preserves are poured into [[glass]] [[jar]]s when they are still hot. After they cool down, a [[vacuum]] forms in the jar. This keeps the food fresh for a long time. {{Stub}} [[Category:Food preservation]]