This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

If you're using a recipe that calls for commercial pectin, there are several points you need to pay attention to: • Do not attempt to switch powdered pectin for liquid or liquid for powdered; the two ...

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. The two types of pectin – liquid and dry – are safe for most people. Which one home cooks use, says Kansas ...

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.

Capture this season’s sparkling fruit “jewels” in a jar, with homemade preserves. Fresh peaches, cherries, apricots and a rainbow of berries are ripe for the picking, and putting up jams and jellies ...