Summer is in full swing. That means nonstop popsicles, cold salads, meals on the grill and lots of fresh fruit. Fresh fruit is abundant and cheap in the summertime, so take advantage of that and whip ...

I think there are three things that Seattleites universally look forward to when contemplating summer: The reappearance of a certain glowing orb in the sky, dining alfresco without needing a warm hat ...

The summer bounty of fruit is delicious anytime of the year. Want to keep that yummy flavour even after your favourite fruit is out of season? Why not make a freezer jam so you can enjoy the fresh ...

Home canning "newbies" are learning the hard way about the importance of having the right directions when you're making jams and jellies. Case in point, this summer's instruction mix-up involving Sure ...

If you have zero experience in food preserving, but you are absolutely aching to capture the harvest to enjoy down the road, I have two words for you: freezer jam. It is hands-down the easiest way to ...

When you’re up to your ears in fresh fruit and don’t have time to can, try making freezer jam. It’s fast, easy and will keep for up a year. Rhonda Beatty-Gallo, a master food preserver of Solano ...

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 ...

INGREDIENTS: • 3 cups crushed strawberries • 5 cups granulated sugar • 3/4 cup water • 1 package (1 3/4 ounces) powdered pectin PREPARATION: In bowl, combine crushed strawberries and sugar; let set 20 ...

We’re right on the cusp of berry season, and that means jam. I’ve made my own freezer jam every year for the last 15 years or so, ever since I realized I could use strawberry Jell-O in place of pectin ...