Full of modern ideas for making the most of fruits, vegetables, and herbs as well as time-tested favorites, this is the ultimate guide to making any and all preserves. Made from fresh ingredients and with no chemical additives, home-made preserves can spice up any meal and make great gifts. More than 100 recipes are provided, including such traditional fare as Blackberry Jam, Spiced Tomato Chutney, and Rumtopf as well as innovative selections such as Parsley Jelly, Mango Curd, Chili Jam, Roasted Red Pepper Relish, and Marinated Goat's Cheese. Ideal for innovative chefs and amateur chefs alike, this is an essential guide making the most of any and all seasonal produce.

Carol Tennant is a member of the London N1 Women's Institute and the author of several cookbooks, including Good Kitchen Magic, Knead, and What’s Cooking: Fish & Seafood.

The Women's Institute was formed in 1915 to revitalize rural communities and encourage women to become more involved in producing food during the First World War. It has since grown into the largest national women's organization in the UK and has long been known as a leading authority on home cooking. A combination of maintaining traditional values while grappling with contemporary issues has raised the profile of the organization, which is continually expanding.