Preserves: 140 Delicious Jams, Jellies and Relishes Shown in 220 Photographs - Softcover

This title features 140 delicious jams, jellies and relishes shown in 220 photographs. You can discover how to make 140 fabulous jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and chutneys. Every kind of preserve and pickle is covered in chapters on Jams and Conserves; Sweet Fruit Jellies; Marmalades; Curds, Butters and Cheeses; Sweet Fruit Preserves; Pickles; Chutneys; Relishes; Jellies; and Sauces and Mustards. It explains all the ingredients and techniques used, selecting the most suitable fruit and vegetables, and preserving them with salt, vinegar, sugar and alcohol. It features an amazing range of recipes from Papaya and Apricot Jam, Rosehip and Apple Jelly, and Fine Lime Shred Marmalade to Plum Butter, Hot Thai Pickled Shallots, and Honey Mustard. At-a-glance notes provides a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe. Homemade preserves are delicious, easy to make and the perfect gift. This book will help you ensure that the shelves of your store cupboard will always be full of wonderfully tasty, fragrant condiments and confections made in your own kitchen. The recipes cover every kind of preserve and pickle. There are chapters on Jams and Conserves; Sweet Fruit Jellies; Marmalades; Curds, Butters and Cheeses; Sweet Fruit Preserves; Pickles; Chutneys; Relishes; Jellies; Sauces and Mustards. Whether you are tempted by Damson Jam, Spiced Cider and Apple Jelly, Lemon and Ginger Marmalade, Pear and Vanilla Butter, Tart Tomato Relish, or Tarragon and Champagne Mustard, this book will be a constant delight and inspiration.

Catherine Atkinson is a trained Cordon Bleu chef and has worked in numerous restaurants. She currently works as a full-time writer and food consultant, contributing to various food and lifestyle magazines. Maggie Mayhew is a freelance food writer and home economist, contributing to national women's magazines. She has been the Cookery Editor of Home Magazine, and Deputy Food and Wine Editor of Living magazine.