Life in the upper Sonoran Desert has its perks. Among them: six months of peerless weather and more prickly pear pods than you can shake a rain stick at. Rather than letting the pods go to waste, ...

Capture the sweetness of ripe fruit to enjoy all year long with this collection of homemade jams and jellies. If you are new ...

Instructions: Toss the sliced pears with the sugar and lemon slices in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. (This step is crucial. Do not skip ...