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This undated photo by chef Elizabeth Karmel shows a dried fruit compote. Fruit compote, also known as stewed fruit, is a combination of dried plums, apricots, cherries and a tiny bit of minced ...

Everyone who hosts a Thanksgiving dinner wants to impress. Part of that process is coming up with a side of dish that separates the table from what many others serve. Have we got a recipe and idea for ...

Fuyu persimmons are the variety that boasts a tomato-like shape. Unlike the other common variety, the bold orange, heart shaped Hachiya persimmons, Fuyu beauties have a lighter color and can be eaten ...

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The only thing better than a good recipe? When something’s so easy to make that you don’t even need one. Welcome to It’s That Simple, a column where we talk you through the process of making the ...

Please, don't call it fruit cocktail. Macedonia sounds so much better. Italy's iconic fresh-fruit compote - pronounced mahtch-eh-DONE-ya - is an Italian's idea of dessert. The French make it, too, but ...

Traditional syrup is processed and high in added sugars, which may increase the risk of chronic health conditions when consumed frequently. Alternatives such as pure maple syrup, fresh fruit, nut ...