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Prevent Mold on Your Jam: The Simple Powdered Sugar Trick That Works

Prevent Mold on Your Jam: The Simple Powdered Sugar Trick That Works

Love jam but find it goes moldy before you finish the jar, especially if you're the only one eating it at home?

There's a straightforward, time-tested trick to prevent mold on jam.

All you need is a bit of powdered sugar.

Prevent Mold on Your Jam: The Simple Powdered Sugar Trick That Works

Contents
  • How to
  • Result

How to

1. Take powdered sugar.

2. Simply add a thin layer of powdered sugar on top when you first open your jam jar.

Result

There you have it—no more mold! You've successfully prevented mold growth on your jam.

Mold doesn't make the jam unsafe to eat if you scrape it off, but it's unappetizing. Powdered sugar inhibits mold by drawing out moisture.

Repeat as needed until the jar is finished.