For those interested in becoming a jam and jelly maker, knowing what kind of starter equipment you need for your canning toolkit is important. Essentially, there are only a few items that you...

For those of you who are already canners and jam and jelly makers, you have probably heard or read somewhere that jam/jelly recipes should never be doubled because they will not gel properly. There...

I usually do not use gelatin or jello as a thickener in making jam or other homemade fruit products. However, I do know many people that do it all the time. This article will tell you how to do...

Whether you are a novice jam and jelly maker or are a pro who has been canning for years, occasionally, at least one will not set properly. For whatever reason, it turns out with the consistency of...

With busy schedules and not enough time to fix all meals from scratch, many parents struggle with how to feed their families better and healthier. As a mother of two and grandmother of four, I've...

Many jelly and jam lovers prefer their spreadable preserves to be a little softer so that it spreads easier. However, some like them more solid or thick. As a professional jelly maker and a devoted...