I’m back with another two-part recipe this week. My sister-in-law makes batches of granola during the holidays and gifts darling little jars of it as hostess gifts. The recipe came to her from one of ...

Jams actually set better with slightly underripe or just ripe fruit. I went to visit my friend Betty bearing a foodie gift of a jar of my freshly made mixed berry jam – only to be greeted at the door ...

In a large, nonreactive saucepan, toss the strawberries with the sugar and let stand, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is mostly dissolved, about 1 hour. Squeeze the lemon over the strawberries, ...

In bottom of heavy large stockpot at least 3 inches deeper than height of jars, place metal rack or extra screw bands from canning jars to protect jars from direct heat. Fill pot with water, cover, ...

4 cups raspberries (or 2 cups raspberries and 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved) 4 cups blackberries 4 cups blueberries 3 cups sugar ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 1. Have ready hot, sterilized jars and ...