Bright pink color always grabs attention on the table...especially when it's something a little different like Prickly Pear ...

When you’re up to your ears in fresh fruit and don’t have time to can, try making freezer jam. It’s fast, easy and will keep for up a year. Rhonda Beatty-Gallo, a master food preserver of Solano ...

In a medium saucepan, combine apples, pears, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and boil gently until fruit is softened, about 5 minutes. Using a potato masker, crush ...

The fig season seems to be hit or miss for Austinites, but the trees I’ve seen lately are heavy with fruit. If you are lucky enough to have one — or want to buy some from the store — here’s a quick ...

If you’ve spent the last two months of the coronavirus shutdown baking, then it’s about time to turn your hand to a new kitchen hobby. And spring is the perfect time to experiment with jam.

Enjoy this sweet and spiced pear jam on toast with ham and eggs, on hot rolls with meat or as a spread on baked goods. Make multiple jars, then keep some for yourself and give some as gifts. Prep: 1 ...