Strawberry jam canning has been a beloved tradition in many households for generations. The process of preserving strawberries in a sweet, spreadable form dates back centuries and remains a popular ...

Sometimes it’s good to cook by feel, tasting things as you go, throwing in a “why not” ingredient here, a dash of something else there. But canning is not one of those times. Hand-holding is highly ...

For the second test, known as the sheet or spoon test, dip a cool metal spoon into the boiling jelly mixture, and then raise the spoon about a foot above the pan (out of the steam). Turn the spoon so ...

For years I researched the art and craft of preserving summer fruit, but I could never bring myself to go ahead and try it myself. What if I did something wrong? What if my jars exploded in the heat?

It’s farmers’ market season! If you’re like me, you just can’t resist all that beautiful local produce. And then you bring home way more than you can reasonably consume before it goes bad. Thankfully, ...

This is a straightforward plum jam that can be flavored as you like. I add winter spices such as star anise and a cinnamon stick, thinking ahead to lean days with no summer fruit in the trees. Purple ...

I don't remember my first meeting with the man who will become my husband — he probably doesn't, either. Not because we barely noticed each other at a party or couldn't find a moment at some bar. I ...

It's that time of year for unsuspecting landowners. I will show up at your place, bang on your door, and ask to pick fruit off trees or bushes in exchange for a jar of jam. It's also when my kids ...

Let's talk about two different approaches to making jam. The first and perhaps most common is a preservation method, where jam made from fresh fruit is canned in sterilized jars that are processed ...