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 ...

Canning food at home can be an intimidating process, what with that whole fear of death from a spoiled batch. Luckily, the freezer offers a fast, easy and fear-free form of canning homemade jams that ...

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 ...

Admit it -- you're simply afraid. The jam will be runny. The equipment might take over your cabinets. And probably your biggest fear about canning, jamming or preserving is that your pickled green ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Canning food at home can be an intimidating process, what with that whole fear of death from a spoiled batch. Luckily, the freezer offers a fast, easy and fear-free form of canning homemade jams that ...