PRAISE for JOY OF JAMS, JELLIES, & OTHER SWEET PRESERVES   "This terrific guide to modern home preserving has everything you need to know to put by the season's finest. Filled with fruit delights from Apple Butter to Watermelon Molasses, this is a treasure-trove of recipes you'll want to explore all year long." David Lebovitz, author of The Great Book of Chocolate and The Perfect Scoop   "As a small commercial jam maker, I found the history of fruit preserves interesting and informative. Linda Ziedrich presents the basics of jam and jelly making in a way that is easy for anyone to understand and follow. I especially liked the variety of unique preserves recipes." "Jammin'" Laura Fitzgerald, proprietor of Islander Herbs, Whidbey Island, Washington   "Linda Ziedrich, the princess of pickling, has written another cookbook destined to be a trusty kitchen companion, dog-eared and covered with stains. Farmers' market shoppers and you-pick enthusiasts will find all the old favorites, like great versions of raspberry jam and apple butter, and enticing new recipes like cantaloupe jam with mint, spiced sweet cherries, and sweet walnut preserves. The introductions to each type of produce are full of useful information on varieties, ripeness, and storage.

Whether you're just learning to make preserves or an experienced preserver looking for inspiration, this book is for you." Heidi Yorkshire, food writer, Portland, Oregon.