How to Make a very easy blackcurrant jam even if you have never done any preserving before.  This is a fantastic recipe for beginners. My first ever jam was a Blackcurrant Jam and in spite of the...

There is a lot of conflicting advice on which type of sugar is best to use when making your jams and other preserves, granulated sugar, jam sugar or preserving sugar. You would think that it would...

The following jam making equipment is needed for making jams and other preserves.  As you get more into preserving you may also want the additional equipment or to upgrade it. To start with there...

It is essential for your jam to reach setting point. There are several ways to test that the jam has reached the correct temperature for setting.  Two are economical in that you probably already...

If you have made the easy Blackcurrant Jam or are looking for something a bit different or more adventurous then the Blackcurrant and Apple jam recipe is a great alternative. I love this recipe...

What is Pectin? Pectin is a natural gelling agent that occurs in fruit.  It helps your jams, marmalades and jellies set.  Some fruits have high levels of it while others have much lower...