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Can I still use this jam?

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Hi all,
I made jam 2 years ago and I have just found 2 jars in the back of the cupboard! They are sealed, the top of the jar is still down; my question is can I still use it?
Thank-you :) x x

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  • atolaas
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    Its sealed and air-tight, so no germs have had a chance to grow..it should be fine..try some and see :D
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  • only 2 years old! it's not vintage yet - of course you can eat
  • I have jars of jam and chutney in the cupboard that are at least 2 years old. Contents taste as fresh as if made yesterday. As long as well sealed should be fine. A good sniff will tell you!
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  • We opened a jar of Rhubarb and Raspberry jam yesterday for breakfast that I made in 2008!!! It was fine and we're fine and will be enjoyed for breakfast on toast until it's finished up!!!
  • the_cake
    the_cake Posts: 668 Forumite
    Currently enjoying a jar of home made plum jam, 2007 ....
  • You guys are fantastic, thank-you for your replies. I shall be having a good sniff and a taste and then if all is good it's going on toast and tapioca today :) x x
  • marmiterulesok
    marmiterulesok Posts: 7,812 Forumite
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    You guys are fantastic, thank-you for your replies. I shall be having a good sniff and a taste and then if all is good it's going on toast and tapioca today :) x x

    HM jams keep well if they are a mix of half fruit/half sugar,because of the high sugar content.

    If you half the amount of sugar compared to the weight of the fruit,it'll last less well.

    I've got lots of jams that are 4 yo,and they're fine.
  • PM me, and I will take it off your hands
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