Preserves do not need to be refrigerated while unopened but should be kept in a cool, dry place. Once opened, preserves should be refrigerated to prevent bacterial growth and prolong shelf life. Signs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An array of Bonne Maman fruit preserves - Fletcher Huntley/The Takeout If you've ever wondered what type of preserves to buy at ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

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 ...

Fig preserves never met a cheese board they didn’t like. The sweet and oh-so-simple spread pairs well with everything from sharp cheddar to Brie to funky blues, and tastes excellent on sandwiches, too ...

Toast with some butter and jam is a marvelous thing. Wait. Butter and jam? Or butter and jelly? Or is it marmalade? What’s the difference between jam and jelly and every other kind of sweet, ...

Seems like we waited forever for great summer produce, and now it’s abundantly here -- too abundantly, if you’re a fruit-tree owner, overly enthusiastic vegetable gardener or incorrigible farmers ...

Before tossing a jar of name-brand preserves into your shopping cart, read its label. Made from fruit concentrate? High-fructose corn syrup a main ingredient? Canned in Alaska? “These days, people don ...