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As we strive for a more sustainable future, reducing food waste is a step in the right direction. One simple yet effective way to do this is by getting creative with leftover food. Instead of tossing last night's dinner or yesterday's lunch, we can transform them into delicious new dishes. By repurposing leftover food, we not only reduce waste but also save resources. Recently, we came across a video on Instagram that showed a creator repurposing a freshly empty jam bottle to make salad dressing, and the internet thinks it is "genius."
“This might be the most clever kitchen hack to date. Don’t throw away your freshly empty jam jars. Use them to make a fruity salad dressing for this summer!” the caption read. The creator took an almost empty jar of jam, filled it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and recommended that we shake it thoroughly. “You’ve made fruit-infused vinaigrette dressing,” the overlay text on the video read. Watch the full video here:
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Needless to say, the internet is loving this hack. One user wrote, "I really hope to remember this when I finish my jelly in 3 years." Another commented, "Ok yum!" "Omg. Life changed," read another comment. Others expressed their enthusiasm with comments like, "the best," "brilliant," "genius," and "love this." People in the comments have also come up with their own hacks to make other uses of leftover jam or freshly empty jars.
Here Are Some Other Jam-Related Hacks You Must Try:
1. Cocktail Shaker
You can make a delicious cocktail with your almost-empty jam jar. Simply add vodka, lemon juice, and ice to create an improvised fruit-flavoured cocktail.
2. Salad Dressing Mixer
Mixing Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper directly in the jar with the leftover jam creates a nice sweet and savory-flavoured salad dressing.
3. Milkshake
Pour milk into the almost-empty jar and shake it thoroughly to make a sweet, fruity-flavoured milkshake. Your kids will simply love this milkshake, so give it a try today!
4. Maple Syrup Salad Dressing
Mixing maple syrup with leftover jam in its jar can create a delicious infusion of flavours that can be used in various ways, like a topping in pancakes or waffles, or as a salad dressing.
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5. Drinking Glass
After cleaning and removing labels, empty jam jars make eco-friendly drinking glasses for water and other beverages. What an innovative way to use them, right?