Apricots (never use over-ripe ones - the jam won't set if you do) Pop them into a moderate oven for a couple of minutes - make sure they heat properly. Do the same with metal lids (or you can use the ...

IT’S RARE to find fragrant, juicy apricots, ripened in the sun and bursting with flavor. Thankfully, it's much easier to find soft, fragrant dried apricots. Indeed, this easy and highly adaptable ...

Halve and pit the apricots, then cut in half again (or into smaller pieces if you prefer your jam less chunky). Put into a big bowl, then toss with the sugar and lemon juice. Leave the mixture to ...

There’s something satisfying about seeing jars of jam and jelly lined up and ready for the pantry. These recipes help you make the most of fresh or frozen fruit, garden finds, and even herbs and ...

Fruit tarts are the ultimate homemade delight, bound to impress guests or just make a nice change from cake or biscuits at tea time. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT British classics typically ...

Most people have never tasted a perfectly ripe, fragrant apricot, or felt juice run as they bit into it or wondered at how the tangy flavor even seems to well on the tongue after swallowing.