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 ...

The right equipment for canning jam (from left to right): heat-proof gloves, canning rack with glass jars, canning pot, canning jar lifter and jar funnel (resting in jar). Prop styling by Silvia ...

This is a straightforward plum jam that can be flavored as you like. I add winter spices such as star anise and a cinnamon stick, thinking ahead to lean days with no summer fruit in the trees. Purple ...

Canning is a muscle, one that has been flexed and passed down from generation to generation, with a helpful assist from local extension offices and master food preservationists. But that’s not how I ...

Want to try home preserving but not sure where to start? Our expert advice will help you turn out jams, jellies, and pickles like a pro. This time of year, with markets overflowing with gorgeous ...

With the holidays near, there is one type of gift I’m always happy to receive — a delicious jar of homemade jam. And here’s the truth: You don’t need to be Martha Stewart or Ina Garten to make ...

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 ...

“Ball® Canning Back to Basics: A Foolproof Guide to Canning Jams, Jellies, Pickles & More,” Oxmoor House, $16.99, 192 pages, paperback Have an abundance of summer produce from the garden and looking ...

It's that time of year for unsuspecting landowners. I will show up at your place, bang on your door, and ask to pick fruit off trees or bushes in exchange for a jar of jam. It's also when my kids ...