Preserving fruit is a great way to capture the in-season taste year-round. Here's how freeze-dried and dehydrated fruit are ...

Dried fruit is something everyone can benefit from having in their kitchen, as there are so many things you can do with it, from improving boxed brownies to turning them into a sour candy treat.

Dried fruits and vegetables Although most fresh fruits and vegetables have a short shelf life, dried produce is considered non-perishable.

Similar to traditionally frozen fruit, freeze-dried fruit is preserved at the peak of its freshness. But, without the water, it has a better shelf life outside of the freezer.

Do raisins go bad? Yes and no. Raisins are unlikely to spoil because (like most dried fruits) they have quite a long shelf-life, which proper storage methods can extend even further.

Liquor-soaked dried fruit feels very “British pudding” but, as the Barefoot Contessa points out on her site, it can also make a compelling cocktail garnish.

Dried fruits, such as cashews and walnuts, have a longer shelf life and are a nutritious complement to typical foods like cookies, smoothies, and salads.

The Roman fruitcake was a mash of barley, honey, wine and dried fruit, often pomegranate seeds.