Equipment for Making Jam, Jelly and Preserves

Best Books for Making Jam, Jelly and Preserves

There are lots of resources online for making Jam, Jelly and Preserves and you can often find recipes included with your pectin. Despite this, we love to have a few hard copies of books on hand as they often have gorgeous photos and unique recipes. Below are our favorites:

To make jam and jelly you can simply use a saucepan, jars, and a few items you likely have around your kitchen. If you plan to make jam and jelly often, you might consider investing in some specialized equipment. Below is everything we recommend for making jam and jelly at home.

This article is part of my homestead cooking series where I share how to make from-scratch food instead of buying it at the grocery story.  From homemade bread and jelly to homemade condiments.  I'm Gretchen and I've been homesteading for over 15 years.  Here at the Backyard Farming Connection, I connect the lines between growing your own food, raising your own animals, and putting it all together in the kitchen.