As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...

For years I researched the art and craft of preserving summer fruit, but I could never bring myself to go ahead and try it myself. What if I did something wrong? What if my jars exploded in the heat?

Jessie L.V. Ahlfeldt of Annapolis wrote requesting a recipe for Ginger- Pear Jam, which she says she had many years ago. The recipe that tester Laura Reiley chose came from Beth Edelstein of Timonium.