Recipes — Preserves

A rich and indulgent Pickle for the Christmas pantry. With dried vine fruits, cranberries and figs, some fresh pear for sweetness and dark muscovado sugar that gives this a lovely depth of flavour. Serve with cold meats and cheeses at Christmas time.

I think it is safe to say we have become obsessed with jam over the years. Not just the making, but the eating of it at every opportunity.

A classic combination of dill and seasonal baby cucumbers. Once opened keep in the fridge and serve with fish, meat or chicken.

If you don’t have an abundance of fresh berries to hand, use mixed frozen berries instead; the bags often contain a good amount of varieties. Redcurrants and blackcurrants are high in pectin, which will help this jam set naturally. So make sure there is a good quantity of currants in the mix.