We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first ...

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade classic strawberry jam, especially when it’s made the old-fashioned way without store-bought pectin. Simple ingredients and a bit of patience, makes ...

Perfect pie crusts, croissants, macarons — some of our favorite foods feel completely intimidating to cook at home. Jam, especially, brings to mind visions of boiling jam jars, jammy explosions, and ...