Recipes

Welcome to my world of preserving.  This collection contains recipes to suit every taste, from the sweet and luscious, hot and fragrant through to wonderful tongue tickling salty and tangy flavours. 

With recipes for beginners as well as those ready to step up to the next level, it contains classics as well as artisanal preserves. 

Adding vibrancy, diversity and sustenance, life is better with a preserve on the table.  Delve into the art of preserving and if you have any questions or need more information, I would love to hear from you. 


  • Candied, Crystallised & Glace Fruits

Candied Orange Peel: Italian Style

The winter citrus harvest is a colourful and intoxicating culinary affair. Regardless of which part of the fruit is used,...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Pear, Ginger & Cardamon Jam

A fresh, delicate preserve, this jam is an Autumn gem. Pear jam will never be found on the supermarket shelves,...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pomegranate Molasses

This wonderfully vibrant and intense syrup is made by simmering fresh pomegranate and lemon juice with a touch of sugar....

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Quince Jelly

Quince jelly sparkles and shines like a rare jewel that has captured the heart, soul and fragrance of quince.  Transform...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Apricot Jam

Apricots, queen of the stone fruits with its intense, tangy and contrasting sweet luscious flavour, makes a truly magnificent jam....

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles, affectionally called B&B’s in our household, are an indispensable pantry staple. This simple recipe is a...