We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first ...

Smoothing some melted butter and strawberry jam over the nooks and crannies of an English muffin is one of life's simple pleasures, but there's a way to make it even more enjoyable. Instead of ...

Perfect pie crusts, croissants, macarons — some of our favorite foods feel completely intimidating to cook at home. Jam, especially, brings to mind visions of boiling jam jars, jammy explosions, and ...