Preserves

Have worked my way through most recipes - none has disappointed. Her philophy of preserving is simple and precise. My preserving bible.

tutto ok

The book is great. Clear and easy to follow recipes. Delivery was quick but I am not happy with the condition of the book. It was sold as a new item but the cover is faded and the edges are worn. It does not look new to me.

I'm a novice when it comes to making preserves, but given that we're growing our own veg and fruit for the first time and seem to have an abundance of it already, this was a book I just *had* to have. What a brilliant buy! I dithered for ages over whether or not this would be the right one out of all others on offer, but was convinced by the other umpteen reviews on here, which definitely weren't wrong. This book has everything, not just a ton of fabulous preserve recipes- information on the seasonality of fruit, methods for sterilising jars, how to find the setting point of fruit... the list is endless. It's explained simply, but is quite wordy- but it's very well done regardless. I must also add that I've just made some strawberry jam from this book and its the best I've ever tasted! I can't wait to try more of the recipes from in here. I'm so impatient for my tomatoes to hurry up and grow so I can make some homemade tomato ketchup next! If you're curious about how to make your own preserves then you have to buy this book- no question about it. **Edit** I have now had this book for more than a year and it has not let me down once. I have successfully made marmalades, chutneys and jams of all varieties as well as sloe and damson gins and all have been a success- utterly delicious. My friends and family enjoy being the recipient of these kitchen experiments- particularly with the fruit jams, and are forever donating me jars! This year I will be giving away homemade preserves as gifts in hampers which proves my level of confidence in the recipes in here. I really cannot recommend this book highly enough. Well done Pam The Jam!

Love this series of books :)