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 ...

Whenever strawberry season comes around, you might be tempted to finally conquer your fears and try to recreate a simple yet delicious strawberry jam recipe. After all, how hard can it be? Well, it ...

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 ...

Have you been doing the quarantine trend of making things like bread from scratch at home? Something purely summer to try this weekend to top that bread: Homemade Strawberry Jam. Combine all ...

Strawberry rhubarb jelly blends the sweetness of strawberries with the tart bite of rhubarb, giving you a classic spread that’s always a hit. Using liquid pectin makes this easy strawberry rhubarb ...

It’s berry season, y’all. So that means I’m making all of the berry jams to have fresh in my house and to give away to family and friends as gifts. Making jam is easier than one might think, but does ...

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 ...

Jam can be made with many different types of fruit. Not to be confused with jelly, jam tastes delicious on breakfast pastries like croissants, muffins and scones, but it is also a delicious addition ...