To prepare the persimmon jam, start by sanitizing the jars and lids, as outlined in the guidelines from the Ministry of Health indicated at the end of the recipe. Line a wide pot with high sides with ...

Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...