Homemade strawberry jam isn’t just delicious—it’s a craft that blends science, flavor, and tradition. From understanding pectin’s role to balancing sugar ratios, each step shapes the final jar.

If wine’s your jam, you might want to try and turn your vino into an actual jam. Or jelly. It’s a great way to use up a bottle of wine that’s been open a little too long or one that you didn’t find ...

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 ...