homemade berry jam in a mason jar on wood surface - Leka Sergeeva/Shutterstock There's no tastier way to make seasonal fruits last than to turn them into homemade jam. The standard formula for classic ...

Homemade jams, jellies, and spreads have a charm that store-bought versions just can’t match. They bring back memories of simpler times when fruits were picked fresh and turned into something sweet to ...

Tart, slightly underripe green apples are the best choice for making pectin. They are easily available, inexpensive, and don't impart a strong flavor of their own. When using homemade pectin, there is ...