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 ...

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 ...

There’s something truly special about homemade strawberry jelly. It’s sweet, simple, and packed with real fruit flavor—just ...

Pectin is the soluble fiber found in most non-woody plants, particularly apples, plums, apricots, and citrus peels or pulp. The ingredient is commonly added to foods as a thickener, especially in jams ...

For centuries, cooks relied on pectin to thicken jellies and jams. Today, this time-tested ingredient is sparking new innovations, as formulators unleash its thickening, gelling and protein ...

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