Preserves recipes
Fill a jar with something delicious. Our preserves recipes include curds, jams, chutneys, relishes, nut butters, jellies and many more homemade delights.
Preserving is one of the best, most sustainable ways of enjoying summer fruits long into the colder months. Our summer fruit preserves include strawberry jam, addictive nectarine curd and plum chutney.
Preserves make thoughtful presents. Sweet chilli jam, whisky marmalade or preserved pears are all perfect for festive gifting. All you need is sterilised jars, labels and your delicious homemade creations. Time to get preserving…
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Jams
Summer berry jam
Learn how to make classic summer berry jam with strawberries and raspberries with this simple step-by-step recipe.
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Preserves
Wine jelly
Debora Robertson's wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand. Serve with cheese and charcuterie, or stir into sauces.
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Apples
Lemongrass, apple, lime leaf and chilli jelly
This zingy jelly is naturally set with the pectin present in the apples, resulting in a beautifully clear finish. Ideal with a good cheddar.
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Christmas gifts
Spiced boozy prunes
Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are a knockout stirred into yogurt or used to top cakes. Best of all, they’re easy to make and last for months.
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Rainy day recipes for summer
Fennel, cucumber and pepper pickle
This crunchy, fresh and zingy fennel and cucumber pickle has just a light spicing which makes it a true all-rounder. Serve it with cheese or charcuterie, spoon it into sandwiches or use it to top a burger.
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Pears
Syrup-preserved pears
Subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, these pears are preserved in a light sugar syrup to lock in and enhance their natural flavour.
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Cabbages
Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut
Kale and carrots give cabbage sauerkraut extra vibrancy and flavour. If you’re new to fermenting, this recipe is a great place to start.
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Chutneys
Squash, apple and date chutney
This squash chutney with apples is the perfect way to preserve autumn flavour. Try this jammy chutney in a sandwich or with a cheeseboard.
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Tomato and apple chilli chutney
When summer ends and autumn begins, there are a few fleeting weeks when the last tomatoes and first apples are both in season. Capture that moment with this incredible chutney, gently spiced yet fruity enough to stand up to the most mature of cheddars.
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Peaches
Nectarine curd
Preserve the taste of ripe, juicy nectarines with this gorgeous nectarine curd recipe. Enjoy it on toast or use to fill a sponge cake.
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Marmalades
Lime marmalade
During citrus season, as well as seville orange marmalade, why not try something a little more peppy such as this zingy lime marmalade recipe?
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Apricots
Apricot jam
Preserve stone fruit's sweetness with this simple apricot jam. You'll have weeks’ worth of breakfasts worth getting up for in your future...
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Peanut butter
Cinnamon spiced peanut butter
Peanut butter is a fabulous medium for all sorts of flavourings and ingredients. This warming version makes breakfast worth getting up for.
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Runner beans
Runner bean and apple chutney
Transform a glut of late summer veg into Gill Meller's runner bean and apple chutney. This tangy pickle will last you well into winter.
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September seasonal
Plum and vanilla jam
This speedy plum preserve with hints of vanilla and cinnamon uses a clever time-saving trick. Delicious plum jam in a hurry? Yes please.
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Indian sides
Lime pickle
Chef Romy Gill shares her easy recipe for lime pickle. Serve this classic Indian condiment alongside an array of dishes.
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