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jelly vs jam

A sweet, fruit-based spread used on bread and in sandwiches.

American
jelly

“He made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.”

British
jam

“He made himself a peanut butter and jam sandwich.”

Good to know

Beware: American "jelly" is a fruit spread (British "jam"), but British "jelly" is the wobbly gelatin dessert that Americans call "Jell-O." American "jelly" is strained and seedless, while "jam" contains fruit pieces.

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