varenie
Varenie is a term used in several Slavic languages to refer fruit preserves made by cooking fruit with sugar until the mixture thickens. It commonly encompasses jams, jellies, marmalades, and other sweet spreads. The word derives from the verb meaning to boil, reflecting the traditional cooking method. In everyday usage, varenie denotes homemade preserves and is closely tied to domestic canning practices in Eastern Europe and parts of the Caucasus.
Production typically starts with ripe fruit, which is washed, prepared (pitted or deseeded as needed), and combined
Common varieties include jam (fruit pieces or crushed fruit with sugar), jelly (fruit juice with sugar and
Safety and quality depend on clean fruit, proper sugar levels, correct cooking and setting, and correct sterilization