The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves

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The satisfaction of dipping into a fresh-tasting, delicious jar of homemade jam is just one reason to make preserves at home. It’s also a great way to avoid artificial ingredients found in store-bought versions, to save money, and to present a special, homemade gift to friends and family.

With 200 recipes, Linda Ziedrich's book The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves shows home cooks how simple it is to turn an astonishing variety of fruits and vegetables — from apples to zucchini — into tasty preserves, all without the use of commercial pectin, which contains additives and can be expensive.

A comprehensive primer covers all the basics of making sweet preserves, including equipment, techniques, procedures, safety, and storage. With this authoritative volume at hand, anyone can stock a pantry with colorful, nutritious, delicious, and economical preserves of all kinds.

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Eggplant Preserves
Cantaloupe Jam with Mint

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