Jam stored in hot temperatures

I have store bought jam (still sealed) that has been sitting in my car for over a month, but it has been super hot and humid, would it still be good under the hot temperatures?
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If the jam was properly canned (likely, if it is store-bought) and was still sealed during that time, it shouldn't be spoiled. The temperatures in canning are supposed to kill and seal out the dangerous bacteria, exposing the sterilized jam to more temperature shouldn't make the jam unsafe to eat.
What might have happened, depending on the jam involved, is a change in texture. Pectin, which is found in fruit and acts as a thickener in many jams and jellies, can denature at high temperatures - which would make your jam thinner. If you had started with something more like jelly, it can liquidfy into goop, or even syrup (depending on added pectin vs mechanical thickening) - still tasty, but harder to spread. With a more solidly textured jam, which is also thickened with fruit pulp - it might be a little thinner, but perhaps not as badly so.
If it has turned thinner, you can still use it as a compote, a syrup, or a sweetner in any situation (like baking, for example) where the precise thickness and/or texture doesn't matter. It isn't bad, still has fruit and sweetness to it, and can still be used. I had a jar of jelly that melted this way that still made good syrup.
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Generally, fruit jam storage at high temperature leads to a significant decrease of nutritive values and sensorial properties (Vidhya & Narain, 2011).Can jam sit in hot car?
Pectin, which is found in fruit and acts as a thickener in many jams and jellies, can denature at high temperatures - which would make your jam thinner.What happens if jam gets too hot?
Exposure to light and heat could degrade the jam quickly, which may affect its flavor, consistency, and appearance. The pantry or a cabinet in the kitchen are the best choices. That's true for both store-bought jams and properly-canned homemade ones.What temperature should jam be stored at?
A: Opened home-canned jams and jellies should be kept in the refrigerator at 40\xb0F or lower. \u201cRegular\u201d \u2013 or pectin-added, full-sugar \u2013 cooked jams and jellies are best stored for 1 month in the refrigerator after opening. They may last longer depending on the specific product and how it is used.How hot can jam get?
Jams and marmalades: between 104 degrees and 105.5 degrees. Jellies: between 104 degrees and 105 degrees.The Jam - Heat Wave (1979)
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