Jam and Preserve Making Recipes Store Cupboard
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!
Chilli Sherry
Add a spoonful or two to soups, stews, gravies or casseroles for that 'je ne sais quoi!'
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
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
Lemon & Dill Mustard
A light, summery flavour perfect for baked salmon, or lemon vinaigrette on hot new potatoes
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
Tarragon Mustard
A delicate flavour, summery and fresh
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!
Butterscotch Sauce
This easy sauce is simply delicious and a must-have for family parties
Brown Sauce - Rosie's special recipe!
Make this lovely sauce and breakfast will never be the same again
Candied Peel
Easy to make, appears fiddly but takes only a few minutes each day
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
Blackcurrant Vinegar
This vinegar is such a great colour and flavour, one of the first in the preserving year
Chilli Vinegar
This versatile vinegar couldn't be any easier!
Elderflower Vinegar
A beautifully fragrant vinegar, very easily made
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
Mango Chutney
a delicious, tangy chutney that every curry is undressed without!
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!
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
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!
Salad Cream
Old fashioned it may be but I think it's delicious!
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
Rosie's Chilli Sauce
A versatile chilli sauce to use in things or on things!
Ginger Cordial
A beautifully warming drink, especially made with hot water and maybe a little of what you fancy!
Smooth Beetroot Chutney
A lovely flavour and great in sandwiches
Rhubarb and Orange Chutney
A warm, smooth chutney - you can really taste the orange
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
Courgette and Mint Chutney
A delicious light, summery chutney - great to make if you have a glut of courgettes
Bramble Brandy
Sweeter than Sloe Gin, this liqueur is beautifully warm and fruity
Greengage Jam
This is possibly my absolute favourite jam, but not often seen these days
Greengage Chutney
Gingered Up with coriander, cardomom, black pepper and fresh ginger this chutney is hot and fruity!
Wholegrain Mustard with Whisky
A well-rounded flavour laced with your favourite whisky - makes a great gift ;)
Chinese Plum Sauce
This delicious sauce can be used as a marinade as well - try it on BBQ or with a roast
Elderflower Cordial
Light and refreshing, the classic flavour of Summer - barbeques, tennis parties, Summer weddings - make plenty
Spiced Apple Chutney
I love this chutney - great for 'everyday'
Tomato Ketchup
Nothing like the . . .er . . .best known make - this has fantastic flavour, an authentic colour good enough to eat on its own
Figs in Balsamic Vinegar
Dark and dangerous - these figs are very moreish! Use leftover balsamic to drizzle over salad or bruschetta
