For the second test, known as the sheet or spoon test, dip a cool metal spoon into the boiling jelly mixture, and then raise the spoon about a foot above the pan (out of the steam). Turn the spoon so ...

As a fruit for preserves, the blueberry is tenacious. The taut globes hold their shape relentlessly — a quality appreciated in pie when, after a time in the hot oven, the berries burst gently. In the ...

There’s something truly special about homemade strawberry jelly. It’s sweet, simple, and packed with real fruit flavor—just like summer in a jar. With this strawberry jelly recipe for canning, you’ll ...

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Admit it — you’re simply afraid. The jam will be runny. The equipment might take over your cabinets. And probably your biggest fear about canning, jamming or preserving is that your pickled green ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to make strawberry jam. This easy homemade strawberry jam ...

Victoria Hobal’s students are skeptical when she tells them canning is worth the effort. “ ‘This is what grandmas do,’ ” they’ll say. “I tell them it’s cool to be able to go into your cupboard ...

I had finally accepted that among my many shortcomings, I would never join the proud ranks of the home-canning community. To me, the process of canning sounded anything but relaxing: the giant pot, ...

September 25, 2009 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Getting started with canning isn't as hard as you might think, but boiling jars in a stove might be a tad too ...