Strawberry rhubarb jelly is a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors. This jelly, made with the convenience of liquid pectin, is a must-try for both seasoned canners and beginners alike.

It’s farmers’ market season! If you’re like me, you just can’t resist all that beautiful local produce. And then you bring home way more than you can reasonably consume before it goes bad. Thankfully, ...

Prepare a boiling water bath and two half-pint jars according to the process below. Place two lids in a small saucepan of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Hull and chop the berries and place them ...

The pelican is the state bird of Louisiana, and the state flower is the magnolia. But did you know that the state fruit is the strawberry? Yes, that most common and much-loved fruit is our Louisiana ...

One of the best ways to enjoy Louisiana strawberries all year long is to make jam. If you're new to canning and jam-making "Foolproof Preserving" (2016, America's Test Kitchen, $29.95) is a good ...

If you’ve ever made jam or jelly at home, you know most recipes require more sugar than fruit — oftentimes 4 to 7 cups! — causing many people to look for other ways to preserve more naturally and with ...

When it comes to making jams, jellies and preserves, the recipes call for sugar — usually lots of sugar. A recipe for classic strawberry jam in “Better Homes and Gardens Jams & Jellies” (Houghton ...

Strawberry freezer jam is easily accomplished with four ingredients — strawberries, water, sugar and pectin — less than a half-hour of a cook's time. MCT Freezer jams and refrigerator pickles make ...

Sugar and safety: Those are the two big concerns of home cooks when it comes to canning. When people even think about making their own jams or pickles, they experience what I call “recipe shock” about ...