Jams, preserves and chutneys

Sweet, fruity and fragrant, this beautiful spiced dried fruit jam is wonderful spread on scones, bagels or a thick slice of fluffy sourdough. Prepare it as a gift for your friends and family for the holidays.

Create your own apricot and vanilla jam for your family and friends.

This flavoursome, chunky tomato chutney is wonderfully fruity and delicious served with meatloaf, roast lamb or beef, or spread over cheese and ham sandwiches.

When peaches aren’t dangling from trees or being bitten into they should be waiting for you like golden orbs of summertime carefully packed into jars for enjoyment all year round. Sadly with the pace of life for most of us, time to pack and preserve them is scarce. This peachy chutney, however, can be made and eaten all year round thanks to the convenience of tinned peaches in juice. Serve this chunky peach chutney with a large wedge of Dutch walnut gouda, grilled peach halves if they are in season, and plenty of salty pancetta or dried ham. Photograph by Jani Shepherd

Packed full of flavour, this fragrant and spicy tomato and chilli chutney is extremely versatile. This tasty sauce is superb served atop fresh pasta, on the side of your favourite meat dish or as a gourmet spread on a sandwich.

Homemade jam makes a great gift for family or friends.

Fruity, sweet and tart all in one spoonful, this divine homemade passionfruit and pineapple jam is wonderful spread on warm scones or freshly toasted sour dough.

Preserving rose petals may sound odd, but no doubt it'll grow on you.

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Add some zing to your pantry. You’ll need to begin this jewel-bright marmalade recipe a day ahead. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

Pink grapefruit marmalade, fruit recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly

Prepare this zesty homemade lemon and lime marmalade for your family and friends. This fruity, tart spread is perfect on toast for breakfast.

Easy and economical, marmalade can be made with a mixture of citrus fruit, plus you can add other flavours such as whiskey or ginger.

Chunky-cut vegetables in this relish make a hearty, satisfying addition to many meals.

Easy and inexpensive to make, this relish is delicious served with barbecued chicken or grilled beef. It also makes a wonderful homemade gift.

This sweet homemade beetroot relish is beautiful served with grilled meats, or heaped on top of a burger for another level of flavour.

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