Preserve

Sweet meets tangy and tart in this juicy, fragrant fruit and vegetable conserve. It's ideal as a spread with breakfast, morning or afternoon tea - or better still, as a fabulous home-made gift.

This roasted capsicum sauce is so versatile you can keep finding uses for it! Take advantage of capsicums in season from the farmers markets when they are cheap.

This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.

This fruity chutney is the perfect companion to your favourite cheese.

This quick version of lemon curd is made in a microwave and food processor and will keep in the fridge for several weeks.

A prepared relish can also be used. Note

You can use red, white or brown onions in this recipe. Note

Bring out the relishes and pickles when entertaining – they impress every time!