Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
This tiny, simple batch of nectarine jam is made without added pectin. The recipe includes suggestions for increasing the batch size for water bath canning.
Oh, this apricot jam is the easiest. It is the freshest and the finest and the orange sunniest. Eat it with a spoon, or heat it with some brandy and a dash of maple syrup on the stovetop for the world's best topping for vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Nostradamus was nuts for quince jelly, which he claims is "supreme in appearance, quality, flavor and excellence, which is suitable for presenting to a king."
Old-school style beach plum jelly is made without any added pectin. When gathering them in the wild make sure to include some under-ripe berries. A long simmer makes for a good strong set. It's a sticky jelly with a good puckery punch.
Cherries DO have enough pectin to set, if you are willing to chop the fruit finely This jam starts with unpitted cherries, to make the process even easier.
