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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: I have an Asian pear tree. I have so much fruit this year that I’d like to make some pear butter or pear sauce with them. Can I process them like regular pears or do I need to do something ...

Canning is an incredibly gratifying and simple process. I love to give home canned jams and preserves as Christmas gifts and this is the prime time of year with fruit in abundance. Whats more, canning ...

Summer is gone all too soon, but preserved herbs, fruits and vegetables will remind us of those long, hot days while you are in the depths of winter. Preserving isn’t hard to do, and, bonus, it makes ...

It may seem odd to equate the flavors of summer with jams, jellies and preserves, but that was their original purpose. Many cooking methods evolved from the practical desire to preserve foods to last ...

The process of making jams, jellies or marmalades relies on the alchemy of the elements pectin, sugar and acid. You also need to get rid of the bugs bacteria and other organisms that can turn your jam ...

PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN - The Arkansas River Valley Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will feature the program "From Napoleon to Kerr: A Brief History on Fruit Jars," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Cool nights, warm kitchens, and the sweet smell of pears on the stove. This Pear Butter Recipe brings all the cozy fall feelings, with a grown-up twist from maple syrup and bourbon that tastes rich, ...