How to: Sterilise and Seal Jars for Preserves and Jams

  Using properly sterilised jars is essential when preserving.   This is what Mum does to sterilise preserving jars: Clean the jars with hot soapy water and then rinse well. Pour boiling water into the jar for an extra hot rinse, then dry. The heat will also help dry the jar quicker. Place the jar onto oven trays or racks (making […]

Crabapple Jelly

  Mum was given a bag of crabapples which were organic, local and fresh. Mum never wastes anything so, out of them she made this Crabapple Jelly from the recipe given below.   Mum placed a couple of jars of the Crabapple Jelly in the sun to show off the lovely colour. They looked so […]