Peony jelly is a lightly floral preserve made from fresh petals, with a soft set and just enough sweetness to carry the scent of the blooms without turning it into something overly sugary or heavy. Peonies rarely make it past the vase. For a few…
Lilac jelly is one of my favorite ways to bottle up spring before it disappears. This low sugar version uses Pomona’s Universal Pectin and just one cup of sugar, which lets the actual lilac flavor come through instead of getting buried under sweetness. It’s a…
This old-fashioned apple jelly is one of the coziest ways to bottle up fall’s golden hour. With just a few basic steps, you can turn everyday apples into shimmering jars of amber jelly—sweet, slightly tart, and smooth enough to glide across toast or melt into…
This old-fashioned peach jam is the kind of recipe that feels like it’s always belonged in the family. It’s simple, sweet, and made without any added pectin—just ripe, juicy peaches, a touch of sugar, and a bit of lemon juice to brighten it all up….
This blackberry jalapeño jam is sweet, slightly spicy, and incredibly easy to make with just four ingredients. If you love homemade jams and have a soft spot for blackberries, this one’s going to become a new favorite. It’s an easy, low-sugar recipe that doesn’t require…