Jam recipes
Got a glut of seasonal fruit? Or been a bit over-ambitious at the Pick Your Own? (Yes, been there.) Then it’s a perfect time to try one of our jam recipes. From sweet blackberry and apple jam or classic strawberry to a spicy cherry tomato and chilli jam, there’s plenty to choose from. And once you’ve made a batch, why not use in our jam tarts or jam doughnuts?
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Peanut butter recipes
Peanut butter frangipane and fresh jam tart
Nutty pastry and a creamy peanut butter frangipane are balanced with sweet-sharp fresh jam in this delight of a dessert. Keeping the berries whole in the jam creates welcome nuggets of juicy fruit to bite into.
Marmalade recipes
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?
Apricot recipes
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...
September seasonal recipes
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.
Marmalade recipes
Whisky marmalade
James Strawbridge shows you how to make a classic whisky marmalade that will fill your kitchen with the scent of oranges.
Christmas gift recipes
Christmas cranberry jam
With a tangy flavour, this spiced cranberry jam makes a lovely homemade gift and goes brilliantly with Christmas turkey as an alternative to cranberry sauce
Jam recipes
Bramble and bay jam
Head to the kitchen armed with a bounty of seasonal fruit and boil up this sweet and sticky bramble jam. We've added bay leaves for a gentle peppery edge.
Cherry recipes
Swiss cherry conserve
Make the most of July's cherries and make a jar of cherry conserve. Spread on buttered toast, drizzle over pancakes or give as a gift.
Jam recipes
Strawberry jam
Strawberry jam today AND strawberry jam tomorrow. Make the most of summer fruits with this easy peasy strawberry jam recipe.
Brilliant blackberry recipes
Apple and blackberry jam
Go foraging and make the most of bountiful blackberries with this simple jam recipe. Apples are rich in pectin to help it set, while blackberries add colour
Blackcurrant recipes
Seedless blackcurrant jam
Here's how to make your own seedless blackcurrant jam – spread it thickly on white bread or between layers of cake for a twist on Victoria sponge.
Damson recipes
Damson jam
Have an influx of seasonal damsons? Turn these mouth-puckeringly sour plums into a damson jam - perfect for topping your toast.
Jam recipes
Summer berry jam
Making summer berry jam is the best way to bottle yourself some joy for over the winter. Follow our tips to perfect this challenging recipe.
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