As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...

For those of you looking to expand your own DIY skills beyond the usual electronic- or computer-oriented projects, I highly recommend home canning and pickling. It's not as scary or as complicated as ...

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. The two types of pectin – liquid and dry – are safe for most people. Which one home cooks use, says Kansas ...

Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...