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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heike
Sacramento
CA
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 Posted - Feb 08 2015 : 1:55:55 PM
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Hello,
I have jams & preserves from 2010 in my pantry :). I opened the strawberry jam, and there is no mold, but it is darker and super sweet. I have strawberry, rhubarb, blackberry, plum, and pickles from 2010 to 2014.
I looked online, and most places say they are safe for 12 months....
Thanks,
Heike
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2015 : 3:04:38 PM
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When in doubt toss. No sense getting someone sick.
Diana
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2015 : 6:55:50 PM
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Could you put it in a pan on your stove first, add a bit of water, bring it to a boil and cook it back down to a consistency you like? Jams aren't as problematic as vegetables I wouldn't think.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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GoddessintheGroove
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Heike
Sacramento
CA
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Posted - Feb 09 2015 : 09:57:12 AM
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Originally posted by MaryJane
Could you put it in a pan on your stove first, add a bit of water, bring it to a boil and cook it back down to a consistency you like? Jams aren't as problematic as vegetables I wouldn't think.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
Actually, the consistancy is fine. I just hate throwing them out without giving them a chance :)....I think about all the lovely fruit, and the work & love in each of these jars! Today is my "purge" day. I have been going through the fruit in my freezer too. At least, the freezer food is safe, and I just make topping or preserve with it. I just need a better system so that we use everything. I don't mind eating jam from 2010 since I made it, but this is something others wrinkle their nose at when I intend to give it away :).
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