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How do you make Fruit Cordials | Find a recipe for Fruit Cordials

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!

How do you make Chilli Sherry | Find a recipe for Chilli Sherry

Chilli Sherry

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

How do you make Blackberry & Apple Jam | Find a recipe for Blackberry & Apple Jam

Blackberry & Apple Jam

I went blackberrying as a child, I took my children, and now my grandchildren - the definition of a timeless classic

How do you make Blackcurrant Jam | Find a recipe for Blackcurrant Jam

Blackcurrant Jam

Dark and glossy, full of flavour, one of the first Summer jams

How do you make Gooseberry Jam | Find a recipe for Gooseberry Jam

Gooseberry Jam

'Topping and Tailing' gooseberries - one of my first cooking jobs as a child - happy days

How do you make Plum Jam | Find a recipe for Plum Jam

Plum Jam

Lovely plums, evocative of the end of the Summer holidays, and back to school in my mind - looking forward to Christmas

How do you make Raspberry Jam | Find a recipe for Raspberry Jam

Raspberry Jam

The freshest taste of raspberries ever, a beautiful Summer jam

How do you make Strawberry Jam | Find a recipe for Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

The jam of garden parties and tennis matches - delicious!

How do you make Summer Berry Jam | Find a recipe for Summer Berry Jam

Summer Berry Jam

Summer Pudding in a jar - none better

How do you make Damson Cheese | Find a recipe for Damson Cheese

Damson Cheese

Quintessentially English, a late Summer classic, incomparable flavour to enjoy with cheese

How do you make Herb Jellies | Find a recipe for Herb Jellies

Herb Jellies

Make single variety or a mix - all are delicious, versatile, and capture the essence of early Summer

How do you make Redcurrant Jelly | Find a recipe for Redcurrant Jelly

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

How do you make Spiced Elderberry Jelly | Find a recipe for Spiced Elderberry Jelly

Spiced Elderberry Jelly

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

How do you make Clove Mustard | Find a recipe for Clove Mustard

Clove Mustard

The cloves are ground with the mustard seeds to make a warm, intense, aromatic mustard

How do you make Lemon & Dill Mustard | Find a recipe for Lemon & Dill Mustard

Lemon & Dill Mustard

A light, summery flavour perfect for baked salmon, or lemon vinaigrette on hot new potatoes

How do you make Rutland Black Mustard | Find a recipe for Rutland Black Mustard

Rutland Black Mustard

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

How do you make Orange Spiced Mustard | Find a recipe for Orange Spiced Mustard

Orange Spiced Mustard

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

How do you make Tarragon Mustard | Find a recipe for Tarragon Mustard

Tarragon Mustard

A delicate flavour, summery and fresh

How do you make Wholegrain Mustard with Beer | Find a recipe for Wholegrain Mustard with Beer

Wholegrain Mustard with Beer

A well-rounded pungent mustard loved by all

How do you make Pickled Eggs | Find a recipe for Pickled Eggs

Pickled Eggs

If your son is anything like mine, you will have to hide these until they have matured!

How do you make Spiced Pickled Peaches | Find a recipe for Spiced Pickled Peaches

Spiced Pickled Peaches

Delicious with cold meats on Boxing Day - especially gammon

How do you make Piccalilli | Find a recipe for Piccalilli

Piccalilli

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

How do you make Apple, Sage and Cider Sauce | Find a recipe for Apple, Sage and Cider Sauce

Apple, Sage and Cider Sauce

This sauce is absolutely delicious - make some!

How do you make Butterscotch Sauce | Find a recipe for Butterscotch Sauce

Butterscotch Sauce

This easy sauce is simply delicious and a must-have for family parties

How do you make Brown Sauce - Rosie's special recipe! | Find a recipe for Brown Sauce - Rosie's special recipe!

Brown Sauce - Rosie's special recipe!

Make this lovely sauce and breakfast will never be the same again

How do you make Candied Peel | Find a recipe for Candied Peel

Candied Peel

Easy to make, appears fiddly but takes only a few minutes each day

How do you make Luxury Mincemeat | Find a recipe for Luxury Mincemeat

Luxury Mincemeat

This is a delicious mincemeat with a lovely buttery flavour

How do you make Maraschino Cherries | Find a recipe for Maraschino Cherries

Maraschino Cherries

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

How do you make Preserved Lemons | Find a recipe for Preserved Lemons

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

How do you make Blackcurrant Vinegar | Find a recipe for Blackcurrant Vinegar

Blackcurrant Vinegar

This vinegar is such a great colour and flavour, one of the first in the preserving year

How do you make Chilli Vinegar | Find a recipe for Chilli Vinegar

Chilli Vinegar

This versatile vinegar couldn't be any easier!

How do you make Elderflower Vinegar | Find a recipe for Elderflower Vinegar

Elderflower Vinegar

A beautifully fragrant vinegar, very easily made

How do you make Herb Vinegars | Find a recipe for Herb Vinegars

Herb Vinegars

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

How do you make Lemon Vinegar | Find a recipe for Lemon Vinegar

Lemon Vinegar

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

How do you make Raspberry Vinegar | Find a recipe for Raspberry Vinegar

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

How do you make Lemon or Lime Cordial | Find a recipe for Lemon or Lime Cordial

Lemon or Lime Cordial

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

How do you make Red Cabbage & Beetroot with Balsamic & Prunes | Find a recipe for Red Cabbage & Beetroot with Balsamic & Prunes

Red Cabbage & Beetroot with Balsamic & Prunes

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

How do you make Mango Chutney | Find a recipe for Mango Chutney

Mango Chutney

a delicious, tangy chutney that every curry is undressed without!

How do you make Beetroot & Elderberry Chutney | Find a recipe for Beetroot & Elderberry Chutney

Beetroot & Elderberry Chutney

Superb Autumn chutney made with a hedgerow harvest

How do you make Pear & Orange Chutney | Find a recipe for Pear & Orange Chutney

Pear & Orange Chutney

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

How do you make Chilli Jam | Find a recipe for Chilli Jam

Chilli Jam

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

How do you make Rhubarb & Raspberry Jam | Find a recipe for Rhubarb & Raspberry Jam

Rhubarb & Raspberry Jam

A delightfully fresh Spring jam to make, especially if you have some raspberries left in the freezer

How do you make Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam | Find a recipe for Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam

Strawberry & Gooseberry Jam

A tasty recipe using the first fruits of the Summer

How do you make Gingered Up Carrot Relish | Find a recipe for Gingered Up Carrot Relish

Gingered Up Carrot Relish

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

How do you make Herb Salt | Find a recipe for Herb Salt

Herb Salt

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

How do you make Elderflower Liqueur | Find a recipe for Elderflower Liqueur

Elderflower Liqueur

A little bit of Summer in a bottle

How do you make Rhubarb and Date Chutney | Find a recipe for Rhubarb and Date Chutney

Rhubarb and Date Chutney

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

How do you make Blackcurrant and Bay Vinegar | Find a recipe for Blackcurrant and Bay Vinegar

Blackcurrant and Bay Vinegar

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

How do you make Mostarda di Frutta | Find a recipe for Mostarda di Frutta

Mostarda di Frutta

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

How do you make Salad Cream | Find a recipe for Salad Cream

Salad Cream

Old fashioned it may be but I think it's delicious!

How do you make Brandied Plums | Find a recipe for Brandied Plums

Brandied Plums

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

How do you make Plum and Cinnamon Cordial | Find a recipe for Plum and Cinnamon Cordial

Plum and Cinnamon Cordial

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

How do you make Plum Chutney | Find a recipe for Plum Chutney

Plum Chutney

A lovely autumnal chutney to make with the abundance of plums

How do you make Rosie's Chilli Sauce | Find a recipe for Rosie's Chilli Sauce

Rosie's Chilli Sauce

A versatile chilli sauce to use in things or on things!

How do you make Ginger Cordial | Find a recipe for Ginger Cordial

Ginger Cordial

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

How do you make Greengage Jam | Find a recipe for Greengage Jam

Greengage Jam

This is possibly my absolute favourite jam, but not often seen these days

How do you make Greengage Chutney | Find a recipe for Greengage Chutney

Greengage Chutney

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

How do you make Smooth Beetroot Chutney | Find a recipe for Smooth Beetroot Chutney

Smooth Beetroot Chutney

A lovely flavour and great in sandwiches

How do you make Rhubarb and Orange Chutney | Find a recipe for Rhubarb and Orange Chutney

Rhubarb and Orange Chutney

A warm, smooth chutney - you can really taste the orange

How do you make Fiery Bengal Chutney | Find a recipe for Fiery Bengal Chutney

Fiery Bengal Chutney

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

How do you make Winter Warm Plum Chutney | Find a recipe for Winter Warm Plum Chutney

Winter Warm Plum Chutney

Lovely warm spices give this chutney a great flavour

How do you make Courgette and Mint Chutney | Find a recipe for Courgette and Mint Chutney

Courgette and Mint Chutney

A delicious light, summery chutney - great to make if you have a glut of courgettes

How do you make Bramble Brandy | Find a recipe for Bramble Brandy

Bramble Brandy

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

How do you make Elderflower Cordial | Find a recipe for Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial

Light and refreshing, the classic flavour of Summer - barbeques, tennis parties, Summer weddings - make plenty

How do you make Spiced Apple Chutney | Find a recipe for Spiced Apple Chutney

Spiced Apple Chutney

I love this chutney - great for 'everyday'

How do you make Wholegrain Mustard with Whisky | Find a recipe for Wholegrain Mustard with Whisky

Wholegrain Mustard with Whisky

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

How do you make Chinese Plum Sauce | Find a recipe for Chinese Plum Sauce

Chinese Plum Sauce

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

How do you make Red Onion Relish | Find a recipe for Red Onion Relish

Red Onion Relish

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

How do you make Stem Ginger in Syrup | Find a recipe for Stem Ginger in Syrup

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

How do you make Loaded Potato Soup | Find a recipe for Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup

Delicious comfort food - all your favourite jacket potato flavours in a soup - in a jar. Ready to eat in minutes

How do you make Sweetcorn Relish | Find a recipe for Sweetcorn Relish

Sweetcorn Relish

This is such a great addition to any BBQ or picnic food but really, you will be eating it with everything before long! Use whole cobs or loose frozen/tinned for recipe, not both!

How do you make Italian Salad Dressing | Find a recipe for Italian Salad Dressing

Italian Salad Dressing

This is a fabulous spice to keep ready-mixed on your shelf ready to be quickly added to yoghurt or mayonnaise

How do you make Gooseberry  & Orange Chutney | Find a recipe for Gooseberry  & Orange Chutney

Gooseberry & Orange Chutney

The orange really shines through in this chutney neutralising any acidity in the gooseberries - the perfect pairing

How do you make Chive Flower Vinegar | Find a recipe for Chive Flower Vinegar

Chive Flower Vinegar

So pretty and with a lovely delicate flavour

How do you make Rhubarb Gin | Find a recipe for Rhubarb Gin

Rhubarb Gin

Very easy recipe for a fabulous drink - makes great cocktails!

How do you make Strawberry Balsamic | Find a recipe for Strawberry Balsamic

Strawberry Balsamic

This vinegar is surprisingly strongly flavoured from the strawberries - and the flavour lasts and lasts

How do you make Tomato Ketchup | Find a recipe for Tomato Ketchup

Tomato Ketchup

Nothing like the . . .er . . .best known make - this has fantastic flavour, an authentic colour good enough to eat on its own

How do you make Figs in Balsamic Vinegar | Find a recipe for Figs in Balsamic Vinegar

Figs in Balsamic Vinegar

Dark and dangerous - these figs are very moreish! Use leftover balsamic to drizzle over salad or bruschetta