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, ...

Even though it’s October, I’m canning away the last of the summer berries. We’ve still got raspberries coming in from a local farm and I wanted to do something a little different than the standard ...

Jam, jelly, and preserves are staples in home kitchens and pantries, perfect for spreading on toast or topping desserts. For beginner canners, understanding the difference between these popular fruit ...

My grandmother’s refrigerator was tiny. Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. She spent labor-intensive hours canning, storing the results on shelves in the garage. The ...

My very favorite thing to can is jam. Not quick freezer jam. Not “in-a-hurry” pectin-added jam. I prefer to make old-fashioned, long cooking, no-pectin-added jam. Every year I make cases of apricot ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. It's June, and while sultry summer weather has yet to make an appearance, we're more than ready for the tastes and ...

Nights are becoming cooler and daytime temperatures more moderate, suddenly the garden gets a second wind and even though you have finished canning the essentials, you feel guilty not using this ...