Preserving & Canning Food

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Easy Marmalade Recipe jam Sep 18, 2026

Marmalade is one of those preserves that feels a little special and is the obvious choice when citrus is abundant. This marmalade recipe uses a mix of citrus, grapefruit, orange and lemon, to create a...

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Apricot jam recipe (reduced sugar, no added pectin) jam Jan 19, 2024

This apricot jam recipe is so simple, has much reduced sugar levels than its traditional counterparts and doesn't include any commercial pectin. It has my family's seal of approval and recent feedback...

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Mixed berry jam recipe (reduced sugar, no added pectin) jam Dec 31, 2023

There's something special about berry jams. During the depths of winter, mixed berry jam on toast is both comforting and a reminder of the sunshine and good times of summer. It's particularly nostalgi...

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