Grape jelly has long been on my canning wish list, but frankly, I was afraid to ask. I worried it might be complicated and involved added pectin. And of course, there’s the matter of tracking down the ...

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 ...

“I am certain that the good Lord never intended grapes to be made into grape jelly.” — Fiorello H. La Guardia I am certain that Mr. La Guardia thought a grape’s most valiant purpose involved crushing ...

If you’ve got ripe mustang grapes, this jelly recipe will help you preserve that native Texan sweetness. Instructions: Place the grapes in a stockpot and add ½ cup water. Bring the pot to a boil and ...

Pectin is the key ingredient for the perfect jelly. Pectin is a natural substance in plant materials that holds cell structure together. It is more plentiful in some fruits than in others, which is ...

This is the last installment of “L.A. in a Jar,” cooking columnist Ben Mims’ four-part series on preserving fruit at home. The first fruit preserve I ever ate was muscadine jelly. A woman in my small ...

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. The two types of pectin – liquid and dry – are safe for most people. Which one home cooks use, says Kansas ...