What can be done with candied jam: not all housewives know

31.10.2023 17:19

Sometimes we make much more jam than we can use.

As a result, food may become sugary.

You won't be able to use this jam in the usual way. But you shouldn't rush to throw it away.

How to use candied jam

Bake a pie

You can find ways to make decent pies that include jam. Usually, it is added directly to the dough.

For one and a half cups of flour, take a cup of jam and half a cup of flour. Everyone will be happy with the result.

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Cook some compote

Despite the fact that the jam has already crystallized, you can make an excellent drink on its basis. As a rule, one glass of jam is taken per liter of water.

To prevent the taste from being too sweet, you can add a few spoons of lemon juice.

Puff pastry pies

You can make excellent pies using puff pastry. In this case, you can use our jam as a filling.

For half a kilo of dough take a glass of filling.

Interesting marinade

If you are cooking chicken or pork, these types of meat go well with an unusual marinade. To prepare it, you will need to mix a spoonful of mustard and candied jam, add four spoons of soy sauce, add ginger powder and a few cloves of garlic.

Salt and other spices can be added at your discretion.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. How to use candied jam
  2. Bake a pie
  3. Cook some compote
  4. Puff pastry pies
  5. Interesting marinade