50 Step-by-Step HOMEMADE PRESERVES

by MAGGIE MAYHEW

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New softcover book published 2008, 96 pages, measures 28 x 22 cm.

Delicious easy-to-follow recipes for jams, jellies and sweet conserves, with over 240 colour photographs.

A comprehensive and practical guide to making over 50 fabulous jams, jellies, marmalades, curds and conserves. Includes classic preserves like Blackcurrant Jam, Lemon Curd and Oxford Marmalade, as well as more unusual combinations such as Greengage and Almond Jam, Spiced Cherry Cheese and Mango & Cardamom Butter.

50 Step-by-Step Homemade Preserves features a complete guide to the techniques used in preserve-making, from traditional to modern methods, contains photographic step-by-step instructions, informative cook's tips and variations throughout. The introduction section includes a useful guide to the equipment needed, as well as fully explaining the techniques, from testing pectic content and making pectic stock to using a jelly bag.With over 50 preserves to choose from, and each shown in step-by-step photographs with a stunning picture of the finished result, this a perfect book for novice chefs as well as more experienced cooks.

Chapters include:

• Equipment
• Potting and covering preserves
• Making jams, jellies and marmalades
• Making fruit curds, butters and cheeses
• Making bottled fruits
• Making candied and glace fruit
• Making dried fruits and vegetables
• Modern preserving techniques
• Jams and Conserves
• Sweet Fruit Jellies
• Marmalades
• Curds, Butters and Cheeses
• Sweet Fruit Preserves

This is a UK publication. All measurements are in metric, imperial and metric cup and spoon

50 Step-by-Step Homemade Preserves by Maggie Mayhew