We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first ...

Whenever strawberry season comes around, you might be tempted to finally conquer your fears and try to recreate a simple yet delicious strawberry jam recipe. After all, how hard can it be? Well, it ...

Have you been doing the quarantine trend of making things like bread from scratch at home? Something purely summer to try this weekend to top that bread: Homemade Strawberry Jam. Combine all ...

To make about 3.2kg jam you will need: 900g strawberries, hulled Juice of 2 large lemons 900g granulated or preserving sugar Prepare strawberries, or other soft summer fruits (see Jam tips, below), ...

One of the best ways to enjoy Louisiana strawberries all year long is to make jam. If you're new to canning and jam-making "Foolproof Preserving" (2016, America's Test Kitchen, $29.95) is a good ...

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9 pan with butter; set aside. Slice cold butter into little pieces; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and ...

Around this time of year, I buckle down to the considerable task of cleaning the refrigerator. Removing and examining the contents, wiping down the shelves - it takes a few hours. There's always the ...

Perfect pie crusts, croissants, macarons — some of our favorite foods feel completely intimidating to cook at home. Jam, especially, brings to mind visions of boiling jam jars, jammy explosions, and ...

How is it that the first fruit of summer turns out to be the star of one of the more difficult jams to make? Doesn't seem fair. Even experienced home food preservers will admit to wrestling with ...

A simple cooked fruit recipe is all that stands between you and homemade jam. Jams and jellies are one of those convenience foods we tend to take for granted, with miles of jewel-tone options in the ...