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: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

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

When it comes to making jams, jellies and preserves, the recipes call for sugar — usually lots of sugar. A recipe for classic strawberry jam in “Better Homes and Gardens Jams & Jellies” (Houghton ...

From berries and peaches to rhubarb, this versatile jam recipe transforms fresh fruit into deliciously sweet preserves. Once macerated, the fruit mixture is cooked into a glossy, jewel-toned jam. “The ...

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All you need is an InstaPot and a few ingredients to make this anti-inflammatory blackberry jam recipe and you truly won't regret it. A good jam makes all the difference between a plain sandwich and a ...

This Cranberry Jalapeno Jam is incredibly easy and quick to make, taking under 30 minutes, with just FOUR ingredients, and NO pectin is needed; an excellent addition to holiday meals or a perfect ...

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 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 ...

I followed a recipe for raspberry cordial that called for heating and straining raspberries, boiling the juice with sugar and mixing it with brandy. The next day, it had gelled, like a meat stock made ...