La Chambre shares with you the cold plate technique to check the cooking of your jam without a thermometer.

The perfect cooking of a jam relies on several key factors, including temperature. If you don't have a thermometer on hand, don't worry! There's a simple and effective method: the cold plate technique.

What is the cold plate technique?

This is a testing method that allows you to check the consistency of your jam without using a kitchen thermometer. The idea is to chill a surface (a plate) and test the texture of your jam on it. It's a quick and reliable way to know if your jam has reached the right consistency.

This simple method lets you judge the cooking of your jam without any specific tools—just a bit of patience and observation. Once the ideal texture is reached, you can move on to the next step: jarring your delicious creations !