“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 ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own fruit spreads, this apricot butter recipe is the perfect place to start. Home food preservers love this method because it uses fresh apricots and simple steps, ...

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, ...

I'll admit to using several of these words interchangeably on a regular basis. For the longest time, I thought that if mashed-up fruit came in a jar, it was essentially all the same thing. But as it ...

A freezer makes time stand still. And for anyone bent on capturing the local harvest, that’s golden. Say the berry harvest is coming on fast and furious and you’re zooming off to a five-day conference ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cooking has always been somewhat therapeutic for me. It’s literally science you can eat! The rules are absolute: If “X” substance is applied to “Y” with the given constraints, then a pineapple ...

This is the first in a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” Cooking columnist Ben Mims kicks off with a deep dive into stone fruit. In addition, he’s sharing tips on ...