Preserving

Welcome to my collection of homemade sauces and preserving recipes — from classic favourites such as blackberry jam to homemade ketchup, chutneys and chilli sauces.

Whatever you are hoping to make, you will find practical recipes, step-by-step guidance and plenty of ideas for filling your pantry with homemade food throughout the year.

I first became interested in preserving through gardening. When you grow your own food, you often end up with gluts and surplus produce — far more than you can use while it is still fresh. That leaves you with a few choices: freeze it, waste it, or learn how to turn it into something shelf-stable.

What is amazing is that this soon creates a feedback loop. You begin by making things with what you have grown, but before long, you start growing things specifically because you know what you want to make with them. Garden planning starts in the kitchen!

Every recipe here is simple, practical and rooted in my own preserving journey, whether I am using homegrown harvests, seasonal foraged finds, or fruit and vegetables gifted by friends and family.

Have a look around, choose something that takes your fancy, and enjoy filling a few jars of your own.

New to preserving? start here

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