The author's nostalgia for jelly doughnuts connects to the historical significance of jams in winter months, when fresh fruit was scarce. Jams, jellies, and marmalades were primarily ways to preserve fruit during colder seasons. Until the late 19th century, sugar was expensive, making jam a luxury item rather than a staple of daily diet. The article reflects on personal memories associated with jam consumption and the way it can transform the experience of winter treats, emphasizing the vibrant flavors that remind us of summer fruits.
Historically speaking, jams, jellies, and marmalades were some of the only ways to eat fruit in winter in temperate zones, especially before the late 19th century.
Small child-me would lick the jam off my morning toast, too, and when there was no other dessert, I'd dip my spoon directly into jam jar.
Now that I've grown up, I learned to appreciate the entire doughnut. But I'll still dip a spoon into the jam jar, especially in winter.
Sweet-toothed Alice in Wonderland had to suffer jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, never jam today. A spoonful of jam was a once in a while treat.
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