Specials for the 2024 Jams & Jellies Amateur Competiton include:
Premier Jam / Jelly Exhibitor - Amateur
One winner will be selected from the Amateur Section, whose entries earned the highest cumulative number of points based on the Point Scale above. It is not necessary to compete in all classes. Youth Classes do not accumulate points towards the Premier Jams/Jelly Exhibitor Award. Tie-breaker: In case of a tie, the person with the most firsts or seconds, etc. will be the Premier Jams / Jelly Exhibitor.
Prize Money: $100
Judges' Choice Jam and Jelly Award
One winner will be selected among all first place winners in Jams / Jelly (both Amateur and Professional) by the competition judges. Selection is based on the specific jam or jelly's quality, taste, apperance, as well as the reciepe's creativity and uniqueness - those elements that, in the judge's view, create a Jam and Jelly "Best Of Show".
Prize Money: $50
Single or Mixed Fruit Conserve or Preserve
Itemize fruit(s)/nut(s) used. Please specify whether entry is a Conserve or Preserve.
Sherried Strawberries Preserves Joe Bush, Toronto, ON
Peach and Orange Conserve Joe Bush, Toronto, ON
Apple Rum Conserve; Apples Rum Raisins Paul Barrie, Toronto, ON
Strawberry Preserves Well Preserved Farm, Toronto, ON