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 ...

As we head deeper into the summer months, more fruit and vegetables reach peak season and you might find yourself with an abundance of plums, runner beans, zucchinis and other bounty appearing in the ...

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 ...

After all the festive food, in fact, even during the year especially after bumper crops, it’s a good time to take stock of any excess produce and think about how you’ll want to preserve and store your ...

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of letting them go to waste, freezing allows you to enjoy them later in ...