Jessie L.V. Ahlfeldt of Annapolis wrote requesting a recipe for Ginger- Pear Jam, which she says she had many years ago. The recipe that tester Laura Reiley chose came from Beth Edelstein of Timonium.

Rachel Saunders has developed hundreds of recipes over the years simply by flavoring her jams with different herbs and spices. To vary the pear jam here, for example, add a split vanilla bean or a ...

Jams are always delicious. Even better when they match the season with their fruits and spices. A good example: our Christmas-spiced pear jam. With the addition of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, ...