Crofter's organic strawberry jam is the perfect example of why you should never judge a book by its cover. Based on appearance, it lacks the vibrant, deep red color that other jams have.

We tried 8 strawberry jams — Smucker's, 365, Dickinson's, Bonne Maman, Santa Cruz, Welch's, Crofter's and Trappist — and one was clearly the best of the bunch.

How to make strawberry jam in less than an hour Making jam from scratch is a simple way to prepare the fruit so it tastes great and lasts — and it doesn’t get much easier than this recipe from ...

Jam can be made with many different types of fruit. Not to be confused with jelly, jam tastes delicious on breakfast pastries like croissants, muffins and scones, but it is also a delicious ...

Evenly spread the jam over the top and sprinkle the remaining dough in a decorative layer over the jam. 4. Bake for 35 minutes, rotating at the halfway point, until the crumbs are golden brown.

Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Boil, stirring occasionally, until jam is thickened and reduced to about 4 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in orange juice.

She has also written dozens of cookbooks. A version of this article appears in print on May 4, 2022, Section D, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Strawberry Scones Easily Stand Alone.

The main reason this jam comes in the very last place is because it barely has any texture. Sure, you get that jiggly, jelly-like consistency, but you won't find any seeds or actual fruit fibers ...