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.

(CNN) — With the holidays near, there is one type of gift I’m always happy to receive — a delicious jar of homemade jam. And here’s the truth: You don’t need to be Martha Stewart or Ina Garten to make ...

person carrying a tray of fruit jam in jars - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images When you think of making homemade jam, a vision of long hours cooking over the stovetop, filling jars, and canning them to ...

There’s nothing quite like the taste of this homemade apricot jam recipe. It’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or even stirring into yogurt. Making your jam at home ...

From berries and peaches to rhubarb, this versatile jam recipe transforms fresh fruit into deliciously sweet preserves. Once macerated, the fruit mixture is cooked into a glossy, jewel-toned jam. “The ...

Your new DIY obsession starts here. Since this is a template for a low-sugar jam, it won’t keep as long as a standard shop-bought jar. Sugar is a preserving agent, so the less you use, the less time ...