Another time, she came back from a trip to the Eastern Sierra with a bag of fresh pinon cones, Pinus monophylla, one of several Western-state species that produce edible pine nuts. My challenge ...

500 grams of young pine cones, 500 grams of sugar, about 4 cups of water. Thoroughly wash and slice the cones. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat for ...