Jam

I’ll never forget the summer my grandmother taught me to make jam – standing barefoot in her kitchen, sticky fingers and all. She’d laugh when I’d sneak tastes straight from the pot, declaring her strawberry jam “the best medicine for any bad day.” Years later, I still make jam her way, but with one brilliant … Read more

There’s something magical about homemade jam, isn’t there? That bright, fresh strawberry flavor bursting in your mouth—way better than anything from a store. But here’s my little secret: you don’t need cups and cups of sugar to make it taste amazing! I’ve been making this low sugar strawberry jam with pectin for years, and honestly? … Read more

Oh, let me tell you about my absolute favorite thing to make when strawberry season hits – homemade strawberry jelly! There’s nothing quite like spreading that vibrant red, sweet-tart goodness on your morning toast or dolloping it over fresh pancakes. I’ve been making this simple recipe for years – ever since my grandma showed me … Read more

There’s something magical about homemade strawberry preserves that just can’t be beat. That first spoonful of sweet, ruby-red goodness takes me right back to my grandmother’s kitchen every time. She’d make big batches in June when the berries were at their peak, and the whole house would smell like summer. What I love most about … Read more

There’s something magical about homemade jam—the way the kitchen fills with that sweet, fruity scent, the satisfying pop of a freshly sealed jar, and the knowledge that you’ve just captured summer in a spoonful. But my all-time favorite? Blueberry rhubarb jam. Oh, it’s a game-changer. That perfect balance of sweet blueberries and punchy rhubarb makes … Read more

Oh, rhubarb jelly—that glorious pink-gold spread that tastes like springtime in a jar! I still remember the first time I tasted my aunt’s homemade version, spread thick on warm biscuits. That perfect balance of sweet and tangy hooked me instantly. Now, making rhubarb jelly is my favorite way to celebrate the season’s first ruby-red stalks. … Read more

There’s something magical about homemade cranberry jelly that just screams “holidays” to me. Maybe it’s the vibrant ruby color, that perfect balance of sweet and tart, or how it transforms simple ingredients into something special. I’ve been making this exact recipe for years—it’s foolproof, takes barely 20 minutes, and always disappears fast at gatherings. Unlike … Read more

Oh, rhubarb chutney – my absolute favorite way to use up that glorious spring rhubarb! I’ve been making this tangy-sweet condiment for years, ever since my neighbor showed me how her grandmother preserved rhubarb this way. That first bite of the bright, zippy flavors with a hint of warm spices? Wow. It completely changed how … Read more

There’s something magical about opening a jar of homemade cranberry preserves in the middle of July—that bright, tangy flavor bursting with memories of autumn. My cranberry canning recipes became a family tradition after one particularly bountiful harvest left me with more berries than I knew what to do with. Turns out, preserving cranberries is one … Read more

You know that moment when you taste homemade jam and think, “This is fantastic—but why does it need so much sugar?” That’s exactly what happened to me years ago when I first tried Pomona’s Pectin. I’d been making jam the traditional way, dumping cup after cup of sugar into my fruit. Then I discovered this … Read more