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whatwhat | 13:15 Tue 27th Jul 2010 | Food & Drink
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For making jam, is there any difference? Can I just use caster sugar?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preserving_sugar
13:50 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Yes, and yes. But you might want to consider this...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preserving_sugar
13:50 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Snap, Treetops !!
13:51 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Thats the difference between granulated and preserving so caster is going to be even finer.
13:52 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Lol, Heathfield.
13:53 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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preserving sugar has added pectin
13:59 Tue 27th Jul 2010
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Er - no, Mercia. 'Preserving Sugar' is for fruits that are already have their own high pectin content. It's 'Preserving Sugar', also known as 'Jam Sugar', that has added pectin.
12:07 Wed 28th Jul 2010
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Silly me - all thumbs today - for second instance of 'Preserving' read 'Gelling'. Sorry!
12:15 Wed 28th Jul 2010

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