The Spicy Chefs on MSN

Homemade Jam Is Way Better Than Store‑Bought If You Know What You’re Doing

Most store-bought jams are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup, artificial pectin, and preservatives to keep them ...
Preserving Guide on MSN

Blueberry Jam Recipe with Pectin

Homemade jam feels like sunshine in a jar. When I make a batch of this blueberry jam recipe in my kitchen, I want more than good flavor. I want a safe, reliable, research-based method that I can trust ...
Los Angeles Times

You can make your own — not powdered — pectin at home

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 ...