As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But could biting into this crunchy fruit daily be the unexpected ...

The high pectin content in apples helps reduce the risk factors associated with kidney damage. Bell peppers are good for ...

Pâte de fruit are essentially fancy French gum drops. The apple pectin in this recipe acts as a thickener, resulting in a chewy, jammy substance similar to gelatin. “Pectin is a complex ...

In this excerpt from chapter 4, “Sweet Preserves,” she shares how to make homemade pectin from citrus fruits. You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Preserving Everything.