This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

Q: I read in your column about mixing powdered fruit pectin with boiling water for aching joint relief. I mix 1 teaspoon with 1/3 cup of boiling water. Then I put it in the fridge and use 1 teaspoon ...

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 ...

If you have zero experience in food preserving but are absolutely aching to capture the harvest to enjoy down the road, I have two words for you: freezer jam. It is hands-down the easiest way to go.

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Pectin is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables like apples and ...

Pectin is a unique fiber found in fruits and vegetables. It’s a soluble fiber known as a polysaccharide, which is a long chain of indigestible sugars. When heated in the presence of liquid, pectin ...

How to find pectin in your fruit and use it to give your jellies the proper set. (Silvia Razgova/Silvia Razgova; Prop styling by Jennifer Sacks) ...