Nothing is as good as the taste of a rich, juicy dollop of fresh homemade strawberry jam on just-baked scones, and it is surprising how easy it is to make. Once you've tasted it, you will never want to buy jam from a supermarket again. Jams & Preserves has a wide variety of recipes for jams, jellies, preserves, chutneys, mustards and syrups. Recipes for classic accompaniments such as apricot jam, blueberry preserve, lemon curd, mint jelly, traditional chilli jam and sweet corn relish are all presented in simple, easy-to-follow recipes. For the more adventurous, you can try your hand at pomegranate jelly, banana jam, apple and date chutney or delicious Thai sweet chilli sauce. Illustrated in full colour with clear instructions, this book reveals the best methods for drying, making curds, mustards and fruit pastes, and shows just how inventive you can be with fresh fruit and vegetables. Every recipe has been triple-tested to ensure you achieve a perfect result at home every time.