Category Archives: Jam and chutneys

Jam and chutneys

Home-made gift: Rum and raisin marmalade

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I know it’s a bit old ladyish, but I LOVE marmalade. I love the sweet and sour tang on my toast of a morning. I’m down to my final jar of last year’s Christmas Marmalade, so I thought I’d make … Continue reading →

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Home made gift idea: Chilli Jam

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Katie Bryson

My dad’s had a bumper crop of chillies this year, so I offered to take a few off his hands so I could make some chilli jam. I’ve never tried making it before, but love love love eating it! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Autumnal pear chutney

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Katie Bryson

A carrier bag of pears arrived in my kitchen recently, donated by my lovely friend Rosie who is lucky enough to have a treeful in her back garden. She warned me they were a bit on the hard side, so … Continue reading →

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A glut of beans and my mum’s Green Bean Chutney

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Katie Bryson

If there’s one thing i’m partial to it’s chutneys and pickles – a cheese sandwich or sausage roll just ain’t complete without a dollop. So it’s with much pleasure that I cooked up some chutters using the extreme glut of … Continue reading →

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Post riot raspberry jam

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

London life has many bonuses for a young family, but when the riots kicked off on our front door step this week it was truly terrifying. I don’t need to tell you what a battering Ealing took as it was … Continue reading →

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Cherries and berries jam, and the joy of scum!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Running out of home-made jam is the perfect excuse to think of a new flavour to bubble up in my cauldron. And as a celebration of summer soft fruits I plumped for a mega mix of strawberries, raspberries and cherries. … Continue reading →

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Belgian apricot jam

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Making jam has definitely become one of life’s pleasures since I started this blog. I don’t do it all the time, but when I do I REALLY enjoy it. It’s not as technical as you’d think and allows you to … Continue reading →

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Lovely lemon curd

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Katie Bryson

We cracked open the last jar of plum and mulled wine jam at the weekend, and as I’ve now got quite addicted to making my own preserves I rapidly set about researching what I was going to spread on my … Continue reading →

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A jar of Christmas cheer: Cranberry and Apple Chutney

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Katie Bryson

My trio of Christmas preserves is finally complete! The last instalment is a chutney to liven up a plate of cold meats or transform a cheese sarnie into something a little bit special. Cranberries are such a jolly looking fruit, … Continue reading →

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Plum and Mulled Wine Jam

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Katie Bryson

Having waited long enough to hoard a few more empty jars after my last marmalade-making episode somewhat depleted my stocks, I’ve now embarked on producing some festive-themed jam to add to my home-made Christmas present stash. My family are being … Continue reading →

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