When plums reach their peak of ripeness, it's often the moment when you find yourself with kilos of fruit to dispose of. Too much to eat as is, too good to let spoil. That's where jam comes in! This ...

For the past five years, I've spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...

QUINCY — The beach plums started forming early last spring on the flowering white bushes at Nut Island State Park in Houghs Neck, hopeful signs of a good crop to come in September. And now, as fall ...

To achieve this plum jam nirvana, start with good fruit. It doesn’t have to be precious stuff — save that for eating fresh — but find fragrant plums and pluots. That’s obvious. This next trick, less ...

The plum season extends from late summer into fall. In front of single-family homes, you see baskets full of plums and ...

To achieve this plum jam nirvana, start with good fruit. It doesn’t have to be precious stuff — save that for eating fresh — but find fragrant plums and pluots. That’s obvious. This next trick, less ...

1. Place the plums in a large pot and add 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until fruit skins pop. 2. Transfer the fruit to a colander placed over a bowl and mash to extract ...

QUINCY — The beach plums started forming early last spring on the flowering white bushes at Nut Island State Park in Houghs Neck, hopeful signs of a good crop to come in September. And now, as fall ...

Rizz up your stone fruit game this season with a few easy tips for freezing plums so you can make smoothies, pies, and savory ...

For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...

For the past five years, I ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...