Preserving: Jams, Jellies, Pickles and More

“This is a handy book to keep in your cupboard for Autumn harvest and the excess fruit and vegetables that come your way.” (The Rural) Preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to turn home-grown or local produce into delicious treats that can be enjoyed all year round. There are several different preserving methods and all give delicious results. Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles and salted vegetables are all practical and economical ways to preserve seasonal produce. And you don’t need a load of kitchen gadgets and equipment to get started: a heavy-based pan, funnel, sugar thermometer and a selection of glass storage jars are all you need! Ingredients listings, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars and cooking techniques are all explained, along with storage information and helpful hints and tips. This, along with the sixty delicious recipes that follow, make this book your one-stop guide to successful preserving. “If you hanker after a slice of the good life, like to know the provenance of your food or simply want to be thrifty, this . . . is an excellent place to start.” —Food and Travel “A comprehensive look at all aspects of turning home-grown produce into delicious treats.” —Country Kitchen “A little gem of a book.” —Highland Life

© 2015 IMM Lifestyle Books (E-bog): 9781607652564

Release date

E-bog: 1. september 2015