Jam Making Question

[Jennalynn]

I've got a bumper crop of passionfruit this year.

I'd like to make jam, but I don't want the fuss of actual canning.

Can I use any jam recipe and then just store it in the refrigerator instead of canning?

Obviously it won't stay as long, but I'll give extra away as gifts.

[ceciel]

I know the question is about Jam. But I just couldn't help myself - how about passionfruit juice?! Basically just straining the liquid out from passionfruit and cook it with sugar into maple syrup consistency. It keeps for quite long time. And spoon 2 tablespoon of it into glass, add cold water and ice. Oh, perfect drink for summer.

Anyway, sorry for random suggestion that is so unrelated to jam. :)

[Jennalynn]

Sounds like a great passionfruit syrup to keep around.

I'll give it a try at the next "harvest".

[greedygirl]

I find jam lasts for ages at ambient temperature as long as you sterilise the jars (I do mine in the dishwasher) and put a waxed disc of paper over the top of the jam followed by a piece of cellophane which you then screw the lid over.

[Jennalynn]

Thanks gang...

It should be a passionate summer ; )

[cocktailhour]

yes. You can also make freezer jam, which stores, not surprisingly, in the freezer.