Damsons are small, oval, indigo-hued plums with tart, greenish-yellow flesh popular in British, Irish, and early American ...

Seems like we waited forever for great summer produce, and now it’s abundantly here -- too abundantly, if you’re a fruit-tree owner, overly enthusiastic vegetable gardener or incorrigible farmers ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Checking my fridge recently, I noticed three jars of various jams staring back at me. And two more jars in the pantry. I love jam, ...

Q: We have a flowering plum (supposedly ornamental) tree in our front yard. This year, it is covered with small walnut-sized plums. Are these edible? I am envisioning plum jam if they are edible. A: ...

This is a straightforward plum jam that can be flavored as you like. I add winter spices such as star anise and a cinnamon stick, thinking ahead to lean days with no summer fruit in the trees. Purple ...

It’s time to get cosy in the kitchen and start preserving the fruits of the season. Kate Whiting gets her fingers sticky WHEN the nights start drawing in and the leaves slowly begin to turn golden, ...

Smoked Fish & Chilli Jam On Crispy Wontons For something savoury, whip up this chilli and red pepper jam. It's a versatile spread that's well paired with savoury finger food, frittatas, or as a spread ...