We once took for granted the sweet confection we spread across toast in our morning meals, and for most of us, knowledge of jams and jellies didn't go beyond what was at the local grocery store. Then ...

I’ve been spending the past week in the Bay Area, and last Saturday I finally got the chance to go to Berkeley’s downtown farmers market. It was fun to see new (for me) vendors selling great bread, ...

I know summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 23, but in most people’s minds, the last day of summer is the Tuesday after Labor Day. But I’m holding on. At least until all the local fruit, ...

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 ...

My husband and I often lock horns when it comes to choosing seasonal fruit for me to make jam with; he’s a 100% peach or cherry person while I will always go for the raspberry. But you don’t stay ...

If you’re never made jam before, the process may seem daunting. But homemade jam is surprisingly simple — and the results will blow any store-bought jar out of the water. Here are 17 of our easiest ...

Weigh all your ingredients, using a “one-third ratio”: I weigh all the chopped fruit and then divide that number by three. The resulting number is the amount of sugar I use. Many commercial companies ...