KitchenCraft Home Made Wax Discs for Jam Jars (1 lb), Waxed Paper, Pack of 200

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Another great reason to invest in a maslin pan is for the sterilisation process. When sterilising your glass jars, the most effective method is to boil them in a large container – the larger the better.

You need to boil the jam for long enough to make sure it sets as it cools. Normally you’ll need to boil it for around 5-10 minutes or until its temperature reaches 105C (220F). Measuring jugs and spoons will help you accurately measure liquids such as water, while some retro-style scales will help you weigh out sugar as well as bring an authentic and traditional feel to your jam-making process. Remember - a thermometer is essential, helping you monitor and measure the temperature of your sweet treats as they cook. You want to use roughly the same weight of fruit and sugar. I don’t tend to be too accurate – if I have 2.2kg of fruit I’ll still just use 2kg of sugar. How to make raspberry jam Remove the jars one at a time from the oven and ladle the jam into them, before putting the lid on. This isn’t a job for kids to help with as the jars and the jam will be hot. What can I make with the jam?Skimany scum that rises to the surface, only when setting point is reached. Skim with a ladle or add a tiny piece of butter and stir. This will dissolve the scum almost instantly. Rather than adding pectin we use a little lemon juice to help the jam set. Berries naturally have some pectin in them so we never have an problem getting the jam to set.

Raspberry jam Homemade raspberry jam is really delicious and so easy to make. It’s much nicer than shop bought jam and most definitely worth the effort. Chutney is also a great addition to a sandwich or with a plate of cold meats. There's no better way to revive your leftover roast, believe me! Preheat your oven to 160C / 320C. To sterilise jam jars, start by washing them in hot soapy water. Don’t dry them, but you can rinse the soap suds off. You'll find a huge range of glass jars here: https://www.waresofknutsford.co.uk/search.php?search_query=jam%20jars§ion=product Quince chutney – if you're looking for a chutney with a difference, this one is ideal. It has some great flavours and is easy enough for novice chutney makersWhen sterilising your glass jars, things can get quite hot. Boiled glass demands some extra care and attention and wrapping your hand in a tea towel or using oven gloves is just not going to cut it. Prepare the manual method of chopping vegetables? No worries. Still, if you want to get the best out of your chutney, you'll need to make sure your knife and chopping board are of a good quality. Conversely, soft-skinned fruits, such as strawberries, which tend to disintegrate when cooked, should be soaked in sugar first, to harden them and help keep the fruit whole in the finished jam.

Dried apricot chutney – the perfect alternative to mango chutney, this one is plenty spicy with a deep rich flavour that makes it impossible to resist Just as a weighing scale is vital when it comes to getting precise weights, so too is a Measuring Jug when it comes to getting exact amounts of liquid. NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternativesStart by weighing your raspberries, then get your kids to tip them into a large preserving pan. Pop it on your hob and turn the heat on. Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds Also, they add that extra touch of homemade charm – especially important if you're giving your homemade chutney as a gift. I like these designs. Jam funnel and ladle Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement.

Sugar has a hardening effect, so tough-skinned fruits should always be simmered before the sugar is added to the pan. So, invest in a sharp chef's knife to get the job done properly. You'll have much more control over your chopping, which is safer and means you'll end up with precise, even-sized pieces, which will give you the perfect textured chutney. Here are more to choose from.

Jam isn’t an opportunity to use up withering fruit. If you wouldn’t eat it fresh, don’t preserve it, says Prince. Misshapen is fine, mouldy is not. Go seasonal