Jelly recipes have been around since the 14th century and home cooks have been perfecting the process since the first taste hit the palette. What customarily begins with a basket or a bucket of fresh fruit, herbs or flowers, cups of sugar and a package of pectin results in a delectable condiment that not only tempts the tastebuds but connects the mind and heart to mamas, grandmas and other aproned home cooks and canners from yesteryear.