MOUNT VERNON, Va. — George Washington never did cut down the cherry tree, despite the famous story to the contrary, but he did pack away quite a few bottles of the fruit at his Mount Vernon home.

As the seasons change and fresh fruits come into abundance, there’s no better way to capture their vibrant flavors than by making jam and jelly recipes. Even if you are a novice in the kitchen, ...

Freezing fruits, vegetables and even herbs is a great way to preserve their freshness so that you can use them year-round even when they are not in season. With these proven methods for freezing, you ...

Cherry season is upon us. Whether you have cherry trees to pick your own, or you purchase fresh cherries from a local orchard, there are many choices for preserving them. Both sweet and sour cherries ...

Archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen bottles from the 18th century containing well-preserved cherries and berries at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The researchers found 35 ...

(BPT) – Fresh sweet Northwest cherries are a tasty summertime superfruit packed with nutrients. It’s easy to find fresh cherries during the summer, but the rest of the year may leave you yearning for ...