For the second test, known as the sheet or spoon test, dip a cool metal spoon into the boiling jelly mixture, and then raise the spoon about a foot above the pan (out of the steam). Turn the spoon so ...

Make your own jams and jellies with this homemade pectin recipe. Using all natural ingredients, anyone can make this easy recipe for the summer jam season. You can learn how to make pectin for summer ...

When it comes to making jams, jellies and preserves, the recipes call for sugar — usually lots of sugar. A recipe for classic strawberry jam in “Better Homes and Gardens Jams & Jellies” (Houghton ...

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 ...

I love making recipes from my childhood, and this Freezer Jam Strawberry Without Pectin is proof of that. Made with just three ingredients and under 20 minutes, it transports me back in time with ...

TEST KITCHEN: Getting your berry or stone-fruit jam to gel properly may take a bit of help While some hard-core canners preserve all year round, most of us wait until strawberries and rhubarb arrive ...

Even experienced preservers can end up with jam or jelly that does not set up. That leaves you with two choices: Serve it as a topping for pancakes, waffles and ice cream -- or remake the preserves.