“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, ...

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, ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Berry Jelly,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” As RuPaul sings in the 2012 song ...

It is a shame when food from the garden spoils and ends up in the compost pile. Most food from a garden and fruit trees can be preserved for future consumption. Preserving food also is an effective ...