This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

An explainer on pectin — found in citrus peels and membranes — and why it's crucial to getting the proper set in marmalade. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) This story is a component of the feature ...

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. The two types of pectin – liquid and dry – are safe for most people. Which one home cooks use, says Kansas ...

Looking for your new favorite fruit jelly recipe? Try out this simple and customizable one, which also shows you how to make pectin from apples. Jellies made from just the juice of fruit are the most ...

After Marcelle Bienvenu served up a citrus-scented batch of lemon recipes last week, Barbara writes: "Here's another recipe for Meyer Lemon Marmalade that is real easy to make. I hate orange marmalade ...

Preserve a little bit of summer in a jar with Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Jam Pectin. This latest addition to the Ball line of products makes the once-difficult task of preparing jam easy. Just combine ...

Pectin, fish skin and soybean flour could be used to produce tough and versatile food packaging films that were biodegradable, according to new research. Scientists involved in a US Department of ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...