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Sophie Gray’s top tips for making your own preserves

Sophie Gray’s top tips for making your own preserves

Master the art of home preserving with Sophie Gray’s guide for getting it right. We've rounded up her top tips for making jams, marmalade, chutney and bottled fruit, as well as some of our best recipes so you can put it all into practice.
Simple blackberry and apple jam

Simple blackberry and apple jam

All you need is four ingredients to bring this simple blackberry and apple jam recipe to life. Share a jar with your nearest and dearest or keep in the pantry a delicious dose of fruity goodness whenever you want
Christmas cranberry chutney

Christmas cranberry chutney

Cranberries and Christmas go hand in hand, and this rich-red chutney is the best way to make the most of the festive pairing. Make little jars for gifts, or keep them all for yourself to be enjoyed with your turkey!
Rhubarb chutney

Rhubarb chutney

I love the way Mum and her friends have swapped recipes over the years when their gardens are overflowing with produce that needs using up. This chutney recipe comes from Mum’s good friend Sue and it’s so simple to make.
Christmas Day jam

Christmas Day jam

This strawberry and cherry jam recipe is perfect for Christmas Day, as the hints of cinnamon and vanilla give it a beautiful festive flavour. Have it with scones in the morning for breakfast!
Carrot, cabbage and ginger kraut

Carrot, cabbage and ginger kraut

The carrot and ginger in this sauerkraut recipe add a fantastic new zing, fermenting for at least five days to get the best flavour development possible. What a delicious way to get those probiotics!
Lime marmalade

Lime marmalade

This lime marmalade is a deliciously tangy addition to your morning breakfast spread or afternoon scones. The tartness of the limes is balanced out by the sugar, creating a beautiful flavour.
Festive plum and strawberry jam

Festive plum and strawberry jam

This is such a lovely Nici Wickes jam recipe! It’s so seasonal and great as a little Christmas gift for anyone. And it can be made ahead of time, so you won't get stuck in the Christmas rush.