Jam and Preserve Making Recipes Prepare for Christmas
Spiced Elderberry Jelly
This is a very special jelly - the only accompaniament for venison at Christmas
Clove Mustard
The cloves are ground with the mustard seeds to make a warm, intense, aromatic mustard
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
Pickled Eggs
If your son is anything like mine, you will have to hide these until they have matured!
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
Apple, Sage and Cider Sauce
This sauce is absolutely delicious - make some!
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
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
Plum Jam
Lovely plums, evocative of the end of the Summer holidays, and back to school in my mind - looking forward to Christmas
Damson Cheese
Quintessentially English, a late Summer classic, incomparable flavour to enjoy with cheese
Red Cabbage & Beetroot with Balsamic & Prunes
A dark, unctious, glossy chutney just perfect with Christmas buffets
Pear & Orange Chutney
A soft, fruity chutney making the most of Autumn's pears
Beetroot & Elderberry Chutney
Superb Autumn chutney made with a hedgerow harvest
Gingered Up Carrot Relish
A delicious relish to ginger up cheese sandwiches or serve with curry
Elderflower Liqueur
A little bit of Summer in a bottle
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!
Plum Sauce
A savoury sauce great with cold meats or duck
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!
Greengage Chutney
Gingered Up with coriander, cardomom, black pepper and fresh ginger this chutney is hot and fruity!
Greengage Jam
This is possibly my absolute favourite jam, but not often seen these days
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'
Figs in Balsamic Vinegar
Dark and dangerous - these figs are very moreish! Use leftover balsamic to drizzle over salad or bruschetta
Lemon Curd
Luscious and velvety, nothing beats home-made lemon curd
