You probably think you're well acquainted with jelly. You've carted PB&J sandwiches in your boxed lunches since grade school, after all. Maybe your parents customized yours with banana slices or ...

Jam is a delightful concoction created from the vibrant essence of crushed or puréed fruit, encompassing not only the succulent flesh and juice but often the zesty peels, too. This unique blend ...

Jam, jelly, and preserves are staples in home kitchens and pantries, perfect for spreading on toast or topping desserts. For beginner canners, understanding the difference between these popular fruit ...

If you’re like the typical Better Homes and Gardens editor or Test Kitchen staff member, you’ve consumed them countless times spread on toast as part of a diner breakfast and have also savored them ...

Jelly, jam, and preserves are all types of fruit spreads made from heating pectin, sugar, and acid. Jelly is made from fruit juice and has a firmer gel and a smooth texture. Jams and preserves are ...

Whether you spread them on toast for breakfast or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, “jam” and “jelly” can seem like interchangeable words for the same delicious fruit spread. If both were ...

Earlier this summer, we invited our Extension Service agents to campus for an intensive, hands-on workshop about home food preservation. They learned about the latest recommendations for making jams ...