Juicy, full-flavored pears should be enjoyed year-round. Preserve some of that flavor by canning pears when they are available in the fall. Varieties suitable for canning include Bartlett, Harrow ...

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 ...

You can preserve most fruit in Fowlers jars using the same method I describe here. I like a lightly sweet syrup, not a cloying one. Prepare the fruit. For apricots, just cut in half and remove the ...

When fresh fruit is out of season, it’s time to rely on what has been preserved. When discouraged, open a jar of joy. When crushed, turn to kindness. When utterly wrecked, break out the best — the ...