4. The cold plate test
4. The cold plate test (Image 4 of 7)
Grab one of the cold plates from the freezer. Spoon a little of the jam onto it and pop it back in the freezer for a minute to cool. Remove the plate from the freezer and run your finger through the cold jam - if it wrinkles, it's set. If not, put the jam back on the boil for another 1-2 minutes and repeat this process. You might need to repeat this a few times until it's just right. Use a new cold plate for each test.
More preserves for your reserves
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