variety of homemade jams in glass jars - Stephaniefrey/Getty Images Fresh fruit is a natural treat, but when it's converted into a spreadable, sweet-tart jam, there's almost nothing it can't do.

Homemade fruit jam is a delicious, easy way to preserve the flavors of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or peaches. This recipe combines your favorite fruits with a touch of lemon juice ...

About 7 lemons, enough to yield 3 cups prepared fruit 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 2 cups honey 1. Fill a canner ...

The best way to get to Paula Wolfert’s house is to start out by the duck pond in the Sonoma town square. Drive east through a neighborhood of beautifully maintained Victorian and Craftsman-style homes ...