What makes plum skins even better is their natural pectin content, which helps the jam set beautifully. If you’re concerned about texture, remember that the skins soften as they cook.

This easy homemade jam recipe helps you make jam out of any type of summer fruit. Use this recipe to make canned jam, ...

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.