As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by ...

Below, let’s break down what sets jam, jelly, and preserves apart. Jam is a spread made from crushed or pureed fruit, sugar, and pectin ... jams are cooked just enough to soften the fruit ...

The redcurrant season is short, just a few weeks in midsummer, so don’t miss it. Redcurrants are rich in natural pectin ... jelly and brush it over a strawberry or raspberry tart, it will make ...

Mix together 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and contents of pectin ... jelly with a water bath canner. First, forage for flowers and fruit (below), and then choose from the instructions below to make ...

“Sweet Preserves,” she shares how to make homemade pectin from citrus fruits. You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Preserving Everything. The white pith just under the ...

This recipe is adapted from the Prickly Pear Jelly Recipe on Root Simple.com ... Slice the fruit (no need to skin it) into quarters and put in a pot with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil ...