Jams, jellies, and fruit preserves seem like they are all just the same, but they have their distinct characteristics.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eJelly has a distinct category because it is made from fruit juice rather than whole fruit or puree. This gives the jelly its clear texture.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhile jams and preserves fall in a different category. Fruit preserves are a kind of jam. Jam is made with pureed fruit that is why it’s not clear. It has more of an opaque appearance, which is closely similar to preserves which have larger and nice chunks of fruit in it.