SC - jam vs. jelly

[Stefan li Rous]

Ras said:

>I agree. Since jams are basically fruit that has stewed a little too long I
>find it unreasonable to think that jam did not exist. OTH,Jellies I would have
>more of a problem with,. Unfortunately, I do not lnow of any medieval
>literature that refers to this food either. On gut instinct and logic , I
>would say continue serving it, just don't list it as "medieval". :-)

What is the differance between a jam and a jelly? It would appear from your
statement above that the jelly is later. Because jelly requires more
sugar? Or are there additional differances? I thought they were two
different names for the same thing.

Thanks.
  Stefan li Rous
  stefan at texas.net
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