Strawberry jam canning has been a beloved tradition in many households for generations. The process of preserving strawberries in a sweet, spreadable form dates back centuries and remains a popular ...

Sometimes it’s good to cook by feel, tasting things as you go, throwing in a “why not” ingredient here, a dash of something else there. But canning is not one of those times. Hand-holding is highly ...

Jam does not need to be canned; if you can consume it within a month, you can store it in the refrigerator without it going bad. But if you make a lot of jam, or want to save it to make jam-filled ...

Should you pick white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or something else entirely? Here’s how to choose the right vinegar based ...

For the second test, known as the sheet or spoon test, dip a cool metal spoon into the boiling jelly mixture, and then raise the spoon about a foot above the pan (out of the steam). Turn the spoon so ...

For years I researched the art and craft of preserving summer fruit, but I could never bring myself to go ahead and try it myself. What if I did something wrong? What if my jars exploded in the heat?

Getting started with canning isn't as hard as you might think, but boiling jars in a stove might be a tad too much production just to save some great fruit. The halfway solution? Cut it up and make ...

A delicious jar of homemade jam is perfect for the holiday season. All you need is a little bit of fruit, sugar and a clean jar.

I don't remember my first meeting with the man who will become my husband — he probably doesn't, either. Not because we barely noticed each other at a party or couldn't find a moment at some bar. I ...