Tag Archives: preserves

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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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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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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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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Christmas marmalade

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Katie Bryson

After really enjoying getting into making jam this year, I’m planning a trio of preserves as Christmas pressies for various relatives. My mum has given me a fabulous book by Midge Thomas called Best-kept Secrets of the Women’s Institute, Jams, … Continue reading →

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Redcurrant Jelly

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been hiding out with the boys at my mum’s house in Shropshire this half term. I’m still not quite firing on all cylinders with jet lag, a nasty cold and the shock of re-entry into parenthood… Taking a break … Continue reading →

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Jam masterclass for a total beginner

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been so excited about this day for ages, learning to make jam is something I’ve always wanted to master but always thought it’d be too scientific and complicated. I’ve grown up watching my mum churn out jars and jars … Continue reading →

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