Our preserves and pickles not only extend the life of the produce; they contribute wonderful savory and sweet flavors to our ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own fruit spreads, this apricot butter recipe is the perfect place to start. Home food ...

As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...

There’s not much that surpasses the flavors of apples, pears, grapes, figs or persimmons in the cool fall months. You should always consume produce in-season for the best flavor and nutrition, but ...

Today is the debut of “L.A. in a Jar,” a new series I created to show home cooks how simple it is to make fruit preserves (if you took the time to learn how to make sourdough bread over the past year, ...

Fresh apricots are one of the loveliest gifts of summer but their season is incredibly short. Preserving them in a simple combination of brandy and sugar is an easy way to capture the sweetness to ...

“L.A. in a Jar” is a four-part series on preserving fruit at home throughout the seasons in Southern California, complete with helpful tips and guidance on everything you need to know about making and ...

When faced with, say, four quarts of fresh-picked strawberries, some people eat what they can of them and stick the rest in the fridge. Certainly they will keep better that way than they will at room ...

The convenience of canned pie fillings makes them desirable as a kitchen staple, not only for pies, but also for a quick fruit crisp or fruit-filled coffee cake. Besides their excellent flavor, ...