But when you're in the grocery store staring down a shelf full of all kinds of fruit in jars, you might feel a bit confused about the difference between jam, jelly, marmalade, and other preserves.

The charming French-made brand Bonne Maman offers a robust lineup of fruit preserves. Here's a ranking of its popular flavors ...

There’s a half-empty jar of apricot preserves in my fridge that’s nearly as important to me as the milk or eggs. I reach for it constantly, the bright orange lid and shimmering glass studded ...

To qualify as a jelly per FDA standards, a product must include real fruit juice and be at least 65 percent sugar. “Preserves, though similar to the consistency of a jam, are small, whole fruit ...

It’s exceptionally light, with milky-sweet ricotta balanced by tangy, brightly hued fruit preserves. The base is a tender, buttery, almost cake-like crust, and the topping is a crumby mixture of the ...

Raspberries can make excellent fruit preserves, with a deep reddish-pink hue and sweetness balanced by mild tartness. Not all raspberry jam is created equal, however. “A good fruit preserve has ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.

brightly hued fruit preserves. The base is a tender, buttery, almost cake-like crust, and the topping is a crumby mixture of the same composition. Sandwiched between is a layer of jam on a bed of ...