I keep my jam/jelly on my counter anyway, next to the toaster, not in the 'frig.
Many people use the jams/preserves with no problem. In an emergency, I had to use grocery store perserves (or maybe it was jam ... I can't remember) for a filling once. Never again. When I cut the cake, this red raspberry filling had soaked into the cake (so it looked like there was hardly anything) and had turned a grey-brown color. I'll stick to my sleeve fillings.
So if you use these for fillings, make it for a family cake, and cut into it to see how it works for you. YOu may be one of the lucky ones.
I just know it didn't work for me.
Many people use the jams/preserves with no problem. In an emergency, I had to use grocery store perserves (or maybe it was jam ... I can't remember) for a filling once. Never again. When I cut the cake, this red raspberry filling had soaked into the cake (so it looked like there was hardly anything) and had turned a grey-brown color. I'll stick to my sleeve fillings.
If you spread a thin layer of buttercream on the cake before adding the filling it want soak down into your cake.
Many people use the jams/preserves with no problem. In an emergency, I had to use grocery store perserves (or maybe it was jam ... I can't remember) for a filling once. Never again. When I cut the cake, this red raspberry filling had soaked into the cake (so it looked like there was hardly anything) and had turned a grey-brown color. I'll stick to my sleeve fillings.
If you spread a thin layer of buttercream on the cake before adding the filling it want soak down into your cake.
I use Dickinson's brand fruit preserves for fillings, sometimes mixed with buttercream and sometimes as is. I never refrigerate my cakes. I would leave it out for as long as it takes for the cake to be eaten. I wouldn't worry about refrigerating it at all.
I found this information on the Smuckers FAQ's on the smuckers website.
Q. Should I refrigerate your preserves, jellies, toppings, etc.?
A. The food items we produce are classified as non-perishable. Refrigeration is not necessary but recommended. Under normal conditions, unopened products should remain safe to eat indefinitely. However, over time the flavor and color of products will decline. Our products have a "best when purchased by" date on the back label.
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