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 ...

Homemade fruit jam is a delicious, easy way to preserve the flavors of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or peaches. This recipe combines your favorite fruits with a touch of lemon juice ...

If I haven’t spoken to you extensively about my love of porridge (pear porridge! Chai latte porridge! Overnight porridge! Toasted porridge! My beloved spurtle!), I’m afraid we might not be that ...

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 ...

Place a canning rack in a medium pot and fill with water. Add 3 pintsize jars and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, then remove from heat. Bring a small pot of water to a boil; remove from heat. Add ...