If you’re never made jam before, the process may seem daunting. But homemade jam is surprisingly simple — and the results will blow any store-bought jar out of the water. Here are 17 of our easiest ...

A delicious jar of homemade jam is perfect for the holiday season. All you need is a little bit of fruit, sugar and a clean jar.

Every once in a while, my father would bake biscuits for breakfast. He made them the only way I knew they could be made: out of a box. Only after I was grown did I realize that box-made buttermilk ...

A favorite sweet spread for toast and bagels, strawberry jam tastes even better when made from the beautiful berries found in our gardens and at local produce stands. Jam is a slightly thick spread ...

Here's a little secret: I'm probably not a better baker than you are. I just said 'yes' when asked if I wanted to write a food column. Part of the reason I decided to do this, though, is to push ...

Making jam is the accessible starting point for food resilience, connecting a simple kitchen practice to a deep history of economic stability and personal empowerment. If you're a home preserver, ...

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Pop the assembled toasts in the microwave and heat for 15 to 20 seconds. Use a butter knife or spoon to smear the jam into ...

My little son asked why I bothered—and got a longer answer than he'd expected. "Why do you bother making jam when you can just buy it at the store for cheap?" My youngest son posed an excellent ...