Ah, apricots, the orangish orbs that are smaller and more delicate than peaches. They arrive early in the summer and then vanish in a few weeks. I have a soft spot for apricots. I love their supple ...

Peel and slice apricots and place in 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Let boil until the liquid is thick. Strain and cool. Prick the thawed pastry sheet all over with a fork, arrange the silvers of ...

1. Make the pastry cream: In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the milk with the sugar and basil; bring to a simmer. Remove the milk from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove the basil and ...

Something’s astir at a few of the best bakery addresses in Paris, and you can tell by the shape of their tarts. They are decidedly, perfectly, unexpectedly square. “We were a bit frustrated with round ...

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado High Country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level.

I love to make fruit tarts for the holidays. It provides relief from the puddings, pies, cakes and cookies. My favorite? A strawberry tart with a brushing of apricot jam over a pastry cream-filled ...

APRICOTS are the most irresistible summer fruit for me. Their marigold hue, downy skin and peachy blush never fail to entice me at the market or supermarket. One of the best apricot desserts is a ...

Shelter in place has given way to an abundance of bread baking. If you follow social media, you can’t miss the number of proud bread photos and sourdough sagas to admire and read. It makes sense. With ...

Combine all chutney ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium low, simmer until all liquid has absorbed and ...

Majbritt Jacobs of Yuba City was looking for places that sell true Danish pastries. Kirsten Jacobsen of Stockton is a Dane who has enjoyed Danish pastries in Denmark. She hasn't been able to find ...