My very favorite thing to can is jam. Not quick freezer jam. Not “in-a-hurry” pectin-added jam. I prefer to make old-fashioned, long cooking, no-pectin-added jam. Every year I make cases of apricot ...

Even though it’s October, I’m canning away the last of the summer berries. We’ve still got raspberries coming in from a local farm and I wanted to do something a little different than the standard ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to jump on the latest canning trend, try a hand at creating your very own berry jam — Mason jar required. Forgo store-bought spreads meant for toasts and waffles; ...

Jam, jelly, and preserves are staples in home kitchens and pantries, perfect for spreading on toast or topping desserts. For beginner canners, understanding the difference between these popular fruit ...

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 ...

In May, when rhubarb pokes out of the ground, Linda Clay harvests and freezes the red-hued stalks awaiting July’s blueberries. When the air is perfumed with the sweetest fruits of summer, Clay will ...

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