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 ...

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 ...

Homemade jam feels like sunshine in a jar. When I make a batch of this blueberry jam recipe in my kitchen, I want more than good flavor. I want a safe, reliable, research-based method that I can trust ...

Nothing compares to this homemade raspberry jam recipe when you want a burst of bright, pure fruit flavor. It’s no wonder that making raspberry jam is a favorite project for home canners around the ...

However, low-sugar and freezer (uncooked) jams, do require the addition of pectin. Commercial pectins are not interchangeable, but the fruit used in most recipes is. Be sure to use the specific kind ...

Q. I would like to make some low-sugar jam. Can I reduce the sugar in my recipe? A. You will need to purchase a pectin designed specifically for making jams with low or no sugar. You can find the ...

Sugar and safety: Those are the two big concerns of home cooks when it comes to canning. When people even think about making their own jams or pickles, they experience what I call “recipe shock” about ...

After K.H. asked for a recipe for Bourbon strawberry preserves, I looked for it to no avail on the Internet. However, I came across this luscious-sounding recipe that "Gorboduc" posted on her food ...

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 ...

Many cooks have a bit of trepidation about canning. And with good cause — canned low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats and some tomatoes can harbor harmful organisms if not processed properly. But ...

A reader asked for a recipe for Bourbon strawberry jam. While I was hunting, I came across this and couldn't resist sharing it for you all, while peaches are so nice. .Makes about 18 4-oz jars Before ...