Preserves can be made year round, using whatever ingredients are in season. I was lucky this year to get hold of Seville oranges but I have also made jam from kumquats, pears, apples and guavas.

Raspberry jam is one of the most delicious. It intensifies the flavour of the raspberries, and, as they have a whiff of the flower, violet is a perfect addition. I don't like it too sweet so I don't ...

Homemade raspberry jam is so delicious and so easy - you just need equal parts of raspberries and sugar and a watchful eye. You could use other soft fruit too, such as strawberries, blackcurrants or a ...