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Jams have their origins in ancient times, with the Greeks and Romans using honey and fruit to make sweet spreads. They also used a method of preserving fruit by drying it in the sun or in ovens. In medieval Europe, monks made preserves and jams with honey or sugar to preserve fruits and berries for winter use.
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Jan 4, 2021 · Learn more about the history of jam, from the earliest food preservation methods of the Stone Age, to the role jam played in World War II.
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