Preserves and Pickles: 25 Delicious Recipes for Jams, Chutneys, and Pickles. Gloria Nicol

Jam- and jelly-making and food preservation have always been an important household craft and an essential part of the culinary calendar. Here Gloria Nicol offers 25 recipes to make the most of a glut, when fruits and vegetables are at their best and cheapest - whether you cultivate your own produce, set out on pick-your-own expeditions or shop at the local farmers' market. In essence, this is a great way of appreciating the seasons and capturing times of plenty in a bottle; that moment when you twist the lid and pop open the seal on the jar releases a glorious memory of a bountiful time.