Easy Blackberry & Apple Jelly is a delicious, fuss free recipe which doesn’t require any specialist equipment as you can use a pair of tights and a colander instead of a jelly bag to strain the fruit. Today I’m sharing with you my Easy Blackberry & Apple Jelly with step-by-step video tutorial but perhaps I should…
Category: Preserves
Discover all my delicious preserve recipes. Everything from jams, jellies, marmalade and fruit curds to chutneys and peanut butter!
Quick One Punnet Strawberry Jam (1st Prize Winning)
This Quick One Punnet Strawberry Jam (1st prize winning) is super quick & delicious, small batch recipe that requires no added pectin or special equipment. If you’re from across the pond a punnet is the plastic container you get strawberries in! If you’re looking for a soft set, homemade strawberry jam recipe that is super…
Peach & Apricot Jam (1st Prize Winning)
Peach & Apricot Jam is simply sublime and lends itself perfectly to breakfast or tea time! No wonder it won 1st prize! I first posted this Peach & Apricot Jam back in July 2013 and it was this jam that helped set me off on my jam making journey after winning 1st prize in our…
Strawberry & Elderflower Jam
In association with Portmeirion Strawberry & Elderflower Jam is a vibrant, summery strawberry jam flecked with elderflowers. Perfect for afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream! Today I’m sharing my Strawberry & Elderflower Jam with you to celebrate what would have been the founder of Portmeirion Pottery, Susan Williams-Ellis’ 100th birthday (6 June). If you…
Simple Rhubarb & Gin Jam
Simple Rhubarb & Gin Jam has an unusually clean, fresh flavour with a gentle hint of vanilla from the seeds which are flecked throughout it. The beautiful pink colour comes from the forced rhubarb used in this recipe! Even if you’re not a gin lover you will love this jam! I cannot lie, I am…
Quick Banoffee Curd (Banana & Toffee Curd)
Quick Banoffee Curd (Banana & Toffee Curd) is a delicious preserve that takes just 10 minutes to make! Use it as a spread or in desserts, cakes and bakes etc. I’m very excited to share my Quick Banoffee Curd (Banana & Toffee Curd) with you today which takes just 10 minutes to make from start…
Most Popular Recipes of 2017
It’s time to share my Most Popular Recipes of 2017! I think I missed doing a round-up of my most popular recipes last year due to work commitments so I’m bringing back this tradition this year. I do love to look back on what my readers have been enjoying in particular and as usual it’s…
Easy Grape Jam – 3 ingredients & no pectin!
Easy Grape Jam is the easiest grape jam recipe – no peeling grapes here and no added pectin! With a taste out of this world, this is a jam recipe you must try! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this Easy Grape Jam recipe that I developed this week. How this Grape…
Damson Jam plus my tip for quick pitting!
Damson Jam is beautifully tart and has a wonderful unique flavour. Perfect for using up your windfalls! Today I’m re-posting my Damson Jam which was published in 2013 when I didn’t own or know how to use a professional camera. This recipe has been one of my most popular jams ever since so it was…
Easy Blackberry & Apple Jam
So popular, my Easy Blackberry & Apple Jam is simple to make, utterly delicious and made with no added pectin. It’s also uses just one pot unlike some recipes. Once you taste this amazing jam you’ll be foraging for blackberries every year just to make it! I recently went out foraging for apples and blackberries…