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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Preserves recipes
Wine jelly
Debora Robertson’s wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand at Christmas and can be made and stored...
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Apple recipes
Lemongrass, apple, lime leaf and chilli jelly
Cherie Denham’s zingy jelly is naturally set with the pectin present in the apples, resulting in a beautifully clear finish...
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Christmas gift ideas
Spiced boozy prunes
Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are an absolute knockout stirred into yogurt, used to top cakes or even served as is...
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Rainy day recipes for summer
Fennel, cucumber and pepper pickle
This recipe from our preserves expert Cherie Denham is a crunchy, fresh and zingy pickle with just a light spicing. It...
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Pear recipes
Syrup-preserved pears
Subtly spiced with cinnamon and cloves, these pears are preserved in a light sugar syrup to lock in and enhance...
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Cabbage recipes
Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut
Kale and carrots give cabbage sauerkraut extra vibrancy and flavour. ’Kraut’s tangy taste comes from lacto-fermentation – a simple process...
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Chutney recipes
Squash, apple and date chutney
Pumpkins and apples are the stars of autumn. If you’re growing either, or both, or you simply want to capture...
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Christmas gift recipes
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...
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Peach recipes
Nectarine curd
Stone fruits are the gemstones of summertime. If you have plenty of nectarines to hand (and can resist eating them...
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Marmalade recipes
Lime marmalade
During citrus season, instead of seville orange marmalade, why not try something a little more peppy such as this zingy...
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Apricot recipes
Apricot jam
When they’re in season, stone fruit such as apricots are a real treat. Blink, however, and they’re gone, meaning you...
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Peanut butter recipes
Cinnamon spiced peanut butter
Peanut butter is a fabulous medium for all sorts of flavourings and ingredients. This warming version makes breakfast worth getting...
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Runner bean recipes
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...
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September seasonal recipes
Plum and vanilla jam
This speedy plum jam with hints of vanilla and cinnamon uses a clever time-saving trick in the cooking process. Delicious,...
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Indian side dishes
Lime pickle
Chef Romy Gill shares her easy recipe for lime pickle. Serve this classic condiment alongside an array of Indian dishes....
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Indian side dishes
Mango chutney (Aam ki meethi chutney)
Romy Gill believes making homemade pickles and chutneys is good for the soul. Try her family recipe for fragrant mango...
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