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 ...

Freezing pears at peak ripeness is a brilliant way to enjoy them year-round. Follow our tips and learn to freeze pears for smoothies, pies, and more.

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 ...

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 ...

While it may be a little early for a partridge in a pear tree, it is time enough for pears. There is no large commercial pear grower in Ireland, but I know David Llewellyn in Rush has grown pear for ...

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 ...