Preservation of Fruits - blueberry jam and canned pineapple
Hello everyone! I just started my semester abroad in Volda, Norway where I’m taking a class in Norwegian Food Culture. In this course we’re taking a more hands-on approach to learning about food and I’ll be using this blog to document my progress. In the first sessions we discussed how due the landscape in the area large scale agriculture is impossible and the winters are so cold there are no plants to eat. Therefore, the preservation of fruits and vegetables during the harvest season is of utmost importance. For my assignment I decided to work on fruits, canning them and making jam. Blueberry Jam Ing redients needed: 400gr Blueberries 150gr Sugar 9g Jam Sugar (alternative name: Gelling Sugar) Process: Before starting your jam-making journey please sterilize your future jam container. The glass part of the jar should go into an oven at 100 degrees Celcius for 15-20min, while the lids take a boiling hot bath in a pot of water. Weigh 400gr...