Texture. Pectin forms a gel when boiled (with sugar and acid) that's quite firm and sticky. That's why it's perfect for jam. Pectin is also used to thicken syrups and stabilize commercial yogurt ...

Sweet blackberry jam will have you coming back for another sweet bite! This easy jam recipe only needs three ingredients, and ...

High-pectin fruits include: blackcurrants, redcurrants, cooking apples, damsons, quinces, gooseberries and some plums. Low-pectin fruits include: blackberries ...

Try rippling this maple peach jam into homemade ice cream about 5 minutes before it's done, or just topping a plain vanilla ice cream with it.

Sour cherries aren't great for eating out of hand, so making them into jams and toppings makes good use of them. If you have an abundance of sour cherries, you know you won’t be enjoying them ...

No pectin, just pure flavor! Stock your freezer for year-round treats. This sweet-tart jam is perfect for spreading on toast, yogurt, baking, or as an ice cream topping! This jam is made with fresh ...

Using jam sugar should ensure the jam will set. Remove from the heat and gently stir (in one direction only) to disperse any foam, adding a drop or two of oil if it doesn’t disperse. Tip the jam ...