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The Guardian - UK
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Hilary Osborne

Is it worth making my own jam?

Ladies of the Womens Institute (WI) making jam circa 1940
In a jam: Should a reader bother with the home-made approach? Photograph: Hulton Getty

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

This week's question

Last year my jam-making efforts were a disaster. I spent hours in the kitchen but couldn't get it to set and then it all went mouldy. Now the fruit trees are once again groaning, I'm wondering whether it is worth a second go? Is it cost effective given that jam is cheap? Is homemade worth it, and is it any better - especially now we know that organic food is no healthier for you?

What are your thoughts?

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