“Of course there will be fruit preserves,” Meghan said in the video. “I think we’re all clear at this point that jam is my ...

(Or you can clean the jars by putting them through the hot cycle of a dishwasher.) Place a clean plate in the freezer to chill. This will be used to test if the cooked jam has reached setting point.

Commercial pectin is readily available and can be added to low-pectin fruits if necessary to ensure a good set - it should be added to the fruit before the sugar. When making jam, always use fruit ...