A simple cooked fruit recipe is all that stands between you and homemade jam. Jams and jellies are one of those convenience foods we tend to take for granted, with miles of jewel-tone options in the ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever made jam or jelly at home, you know most recipes require more sugar than fruit — oftentimes 4 to 7 cups! — causing many people to look for other ways to preserve more naturally and with ...

Whenever strawberry season comes around, you might be tempted to finally conquer your fears and try to recreate a simple yet delicious strawberry jam recipe. After all, how hard can it be? Well, it ...

Jam can be made with many different types of fruit. Not to be confused with jelly, jam tastes delicious on breakfast pastries like croissants, muffins and scones, but it is also a delicious addition ...