Perhaps one of the first domesticated fruits, plums are an unsung hero in sweet and savory dishes alike. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in ...

Place the cloves and peppercorns in the center of a 4-inch-square piece of cheesecloth; tie the cloth in a bundle with a piece of kitchen twine. Combine the bundle, the cinnamon stick, red wine and ...

This snack cake catches the eye with its ripe red plums, toasted almonds, and glistening sugary crust, but the tender cake hidden underneath is the real star. The moist cake has tight crumb, but a ...

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 ...