Traditional jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys date back to the days when seasonal fruit and vegetables were preserved in the late summer for the winter months ahead. Homemade preserves not only capture the flavours of stone fruits, berries, tomatoes and cucumbers but making them is a therapeutic experience and a way to connect with the past. Superbly illustrated throughout, Classic Preserves features almost 100 recipes for classic jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys plus classic pickles, relishes, sauces and drinks. There is useful information on sterilising jars, how to tell if a jam has jelled and how long to store it, as well as step-by-step photographs show you how to master the trickier techniques.