Mandarin marmalade—it's a classic Italian treat that just brings the bright, sweet scent of winter right into your kitchen.

Gilroy has its garlic and Half Moon Bay its famous fall pumpkins. But when the temperatures drop in November and December, the Gold Country hills around Auburn, Loomis and Newcastle become satsuma ...

This story is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” I spent all winter last year making marmalade of all styles and types and with all manner of citrus I ...