Rosie Makes Jam Recipes: Lifestyle - Gifts for Christmas | How to make Jam | Marmalade | Chutney | Pickle | Relish

Spiced Elderberry Jelly

This is a very special jelly - the only accompaniament for venison at Christmas

Rutland Black Mustard

Dark and intense, with a hot flavour derived from the cracked black pepper

Orange Spiced Mustard

This mustard is most delicious with steak - or duck, really, really good

Wholegrain Mustard with Beer

A well-rounded pungent mustard loved by all

Spiced Pickled Peaches

Delicious with cold meats on Boxing Day - especially gammon

Piccalilli

A traditional recipe, a fantastic flavour - just like Granny used to make

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

Luxury Mincemeat

This is a delicious mincemeat with a lovely buttery flavour

Maraschino Cherries

Nothing like the bright red sticky cherries found in cocktails - these are deep, dark and dangerous!

Preserved Lemons

These lemons are traditionally used in Middle Eastern cooking but are a delicious addition to any casserole or stew. Try chopping finely and adding to plain yohurt as a dressing for salads or curry

Chilli Vinegar

This versatile vinegar couldn't be any easier!

Herb Vinegars

Herb vinegars can be made with a mixture of herbs or just a single variety

Lemon Vinegar

This wonderfully fragrant vinegar is fantastic in salad dressings or drizzled over salmon before baking in the oven

Raspberry Vinegar

This is a sweetened version of Raspberry Vinegar traditionally poured over Yorkshire Pudding, it is also delicious with hot water added and taken as a soothing drink

Lemon or Lime Cordial

So easy to make, citrus cordials are absolutely unlike anything commercially produced

Red Cabbage & Beetroot with Balsamic & Prunes

A dark, unctious, glossy chutney just perfect with Christmas buffets

Beetroot & Elderberry Chutney

Superb Autumn chutney made with a hedgerow harvest

Pear & Orange Chutney

A soft, fruity chutney making the most of Autumn's pears

Chilli Jam

Make this as hot as you like and then use it on things and in things!

Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam

A tasty recipe using the first fruits of the Summer

Gingered Up Carrot Relish

A delicious relish to ginger up cheese sandwiches or serve with curry

Herb Salt

One of the best things you can ever make to bring instant flavour to everyday cooking

Elderflower Liqueur

A little bit of Summer in a bottle

Rhubarb and Date Chutney

A lovely warm, well-rounded chutney with a deep flavour

Blackcurrant and Bay Vinegar

A sweetened version of blackcurrant vinegar with the added depths provided by fresh bay

Mostarda di Frutta

More of a mustard pickle, this traditional Italian preserve is surprising, delicious and addictive!

Brandied Plums

A boozy, delicious jar of plums all ready to be served with good ice-cream, pavlova, cream and/or shortbread

Plum and Cinnamon Cordial

A delicious Autumnal cordial - try it hot as a hot toddy!

Plum Chutney

A lovely autumnal chutney to make with the abundance of plums

Ginger Cordial

A beautifully warming drink, especially made with hot water and maybe a little of what you fancy!

Fiery Bengal Chutney

If you like a bit of heat in your chutney then this one's for you

Winter Warm Plum Chutney

Lovely warm spices give this chutney a great flavour

Bramble Brandy

Sweeter than Sloe Gin, this liqueur is beautifully warm and fruity

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

Chilli Sherry

Add a spoonful or two to soups, stews, gravies or casseroles for that 'je ne sais quoi!'

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

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

Amaretto

Deliciously easy, economical and a delight to receive as a gift or a hamper treat

Orange, Thyme and Rosemary Herb Salt

In the words of our photographer - this is amazing on chips!

Greengage Chutney

Gingered Up with coriander, cardomom, black pepper and fresh ginger this chutney is hot and fruity!

Marjorie's Mincemeat

A dark and delicious mincemeat - with no added fat, ideal for vegans

Wholegrain Mustard with Whisky

A well-rounded flavour laced with your favourite whisky - makes a great gift ;)

Chocolate Liqueur

this is very chocolatey, very creamy, very delicious

Spiced Apple Chutney

I love this chutney - great for 'everyday'

Chinese Plum Sauce

This delicious sauce can be used as a marinade as well - try it on BBQ or with a roast

Red Onion Relish

Delicious with all kinds of cold meats, cheese, barbeques this relish is easy to make and loved by all

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!