We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...

This mulled wine jam combines frozen mixed fruit with red wine and cozy spices for a rich, aromatic spread that captures all ...

There’s nothing quite like a spoonful of homemade jam spread over warm toast or tucked into homemade thumbprint cookies. This easy raspberry jam recipe is made without added pectin—just fresh ...

This simple, no-pectin jam recipe can be made with your favorite berries or even a combination. Made with simple ingredients you already likely have at home; you can enjoy fresh homemade jam in less ...

Tart, slightly underripe green apples are the best choice for making pectin. They are easily available, inexpensive, and don't impart a strong flavor of their own. When using homemade pectin, there is ...