Raspberries: Ripe, juicy raspberries turn jammy after a long stove-top simmer. Look for plump, deeply colored berries at the peak of the season, and if you end up with more than you need, freeze the ...

My grandmother’s refrigerator was tiny. Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. She spent labor-intensive hours canning, storing the results on shelves in the garage. The ...