Jam and Preserve Making Recipes Sugar
Fruit Cordials
Fruit cordials are really easy to make and you will never go back to shop bought again - great for children or grandchildren - they love them!
Limoncello
A country square in Italy, hot sunshine, a breeze through the trees, well, almost
Sloe Gin
Don't waste the gin sodden sloes - remove the stones, chop and mix with dark melted chocolate for some unusual after dinner sweetmeats
Blackberry & Apple Jam
I went blackberrying as a child, I took my children, and now my grandchildren - the definition of a timeless classic
Blackcurrant Jam
Dark and glossy, full of flavour, one of the first Summer jams
Gooseberry Jam
'Topping and Tailing' gooseberries - one of my first cooking jobs as a child - happy days
Plum Jam
Lovely plums, evocative of the end of the Summer holidays, and back to school in my mind - looking forward to Christmas
Raspberry Jam
The freshest taste of raspberries ever, a beautiful Summer jam
Strawberry Jam
The jam of garden parties and tennis matches - delicious!
Summer Berry Jam
Summer Pudding in a jar - none better
Damson Cheese
Quintessentially English, a late Summer classic, incomparable flavour to enjoy with cheese
Herb Jellies
Make single variety or a mix - all are delicious, versatile, and capture the essence of early Summer
Redcurrant Jelly
With it's beautiful garnet colour, Redcurrant Jellyis the tradional partner for roast lamb, but makes a great glaze for fruit tartlets as well
Seville Orange & Cracked Black Pepper Jelly
What a marriage made in heaven - bitter oranges and deep, dark pepper, magical
Spiced Elderberry Jelly
This is a very special jelly - the only accompaniament for venison at Christmas
Piccalilli
A traditional recipe, a fantastic flavour - just like Granny used to make
Apple, Sage and Cider Sauce
This sauce is absolutely delicious - make some!
Butterscotch Sauce
This easy sauce is simply delicious and a must-have for family parties
Candied Peel
Easy to make, appears fiddly but takes only a few minutes each day
Cranberry Relish
This has a well rounded fruity flavour - nothing acidic about it
Lemon or Lime Cordial
So easy to make, citrus cordials are absolutely unlike anything commercially produced
Chilli Jam
Make this as hot as you like and then use it on things and in things!
Rhubarb & Raspberry Jam
A delightfully fresh Spring jam to make, especially if you have some raspberries left in the freezer
Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam
A tasty recipe using the first fruits of the Summer
Elderflower Champagne
You want your party to go with a bang?!
Salad Cream
Old fashioned it may be but I think it's delicious!
Plum and Cinnamon Cordial
A delicious Autumnal cordial - try it hot as a hot toddy!
Greengage Jam
This is possibly my absolute favourite jam, but not often seen these days
Courgette and Mint Chutney
A delicious light, summery chutney - great to make if you have a glut of courgettes
Elderflower Cordial
Light and refreshing, the classic flavour of Summer - barbeques, tennis parties, Summer weddings - make plenty
Seville Orange Marmalade
The Queen of Marmalades, tender shreds of peel suspended in the glorious orange jel. Delicious.
Chocolate Liqueur
this is very chocolatey, very creamy, very delicious
Hazlenut Chocolate Spread
A delicious dark version of the market leader - make it at home, dark and dangerous!
Ginger Beer
Refreshing, sparkiling but not sugary sweet - the perfect choice for a soft drink - for Summer or parties
Stem Ginger in Syrup
I didn't realise how easy this is to make! So much better and much more economic to make at home
Lemon & Lime Marmalade
This is a deliciously tangy marmalade with the perfect combination of lemon peel and lime zest and juice to provide the perfect balance of flavours - and quick to make at any time of the year!
Rhubarb & Raspberry Cordial
Super delicious and the flavour of both fruits can be tasted
Spiced Pickled Pears
A piquant mix of sweet pears, spices and vinegar - goes beautifully with cold meats and cheese
Rhubarb Gin
Very easy recipe for a fabulous drink - makes great cocktails!
Strawberry Balsamic
This vinegar is surprisingly strongly flavoured from the strawberries - and the flavour lasts and lasts
Ratatouille Chutney
A delicious summery chutney perfect stirred through plain pasta for an easy supper
