Whats the difference between jellies, jams, preserves, marmalades and conserves?
Jellies are made of fruit juices and sugar and are jelled enough to be shimmeringly firm. No particles of fruit are seen in jellies. Jams are made from crushed or ground fruit and have enough jell to hold their shape. Preserves contain whole fruits or large pieces of fruit in a slightly jelled syrup. Marmalades are clear jellies in which pieces of citrus or other fruits are mixed. Conserves consist of mixed fruits and citrus, with raisins and nuts.