Jam and Preserve Making Recipes Seasonal Treats
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
Tarragon Mustard
A delicate flavour, summery and fresh
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
Blackcurrant Vinegar
This vinegar is such a great colour and flavour, one of the first in the preserving year
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
Chilli Jam
Make this as hot as you like and then use it on things and in things!
Herb Salt
One of the best things you can ever make to bring instant flavour to everyday cooking
Elderflower Champagne
You want your party to go with a bang?!
Pesto
This pesto is one of the best things I have ever made and elevates even simple pasta to a delicious meal
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
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!
Marjorie's Mincemeat
A dark and delicious mincemeat - with no added fat, ideal for vegans
Dijon Mustard
As smooth as Sacha Distell - this traditional mustard from France cooked, briefly, but made in moments
Chocolate Liqueur
this is very chocolatey, very creamy, very delicious
Ginger Beer
Refreshing, sparkiling but not sugary sweet - the perfect choice for a soft drink - for Summer or parties
Red Onion Relish
Delicious with all kinds of cold meats, cheese, barbeques this relish is easy to make and loved by all
Chicken Seasoning
Easy to make from ground spices and delicious on any poultry used as a rub before cooking
Mixed Spice
If you make your own Christmas cakes and puddings - mincemeats, then you need to make this Mixed Spice to take them to the next level - it's fab!
Spiced Pickled Pears
A piquant mix of sweet pears, spices and vinegar - goes beautifully with cold meats and cheese
Figs in Balsamic Vinegar
Dark and dangerous - these figs are very moreish! Use leftover balsamic to drizzle over salad or bruschetta
