This story is a component of the feature ā€œSeasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,ā€ which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called ā€œL.A. in a Jar.ā€ As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...
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 ...