There’s nothing more comforting than spreading a thick layer of sweet fruity jam on buttery toast, especially when it’s homemade. We’ve put together our favourite recipes to make for your family and friends. There’s all the classics like strawberry, apricot and cherry, plus a few inventive flavours like our orange, coriander and ginger marmalade. We’ve also included our savoury chutneys, pickles and jams, which pair beautifully with roast meat, vegetables and curries.
Don’t forget to check out our guide to sterilising jars.
Looking for more pickle recipes?
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Pickled onions
If you’re feeling confident, you can play around with this excellent pickled onion recipe from Madison; malt vinegar will give you golden onions, balsamic a deep, delicious brown.
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Dried fruit chutney
Dried fruit chutney of apple, date, apricot, pineapple and raisins with a pinch of cinnamon.
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Branston-style pickle
This great British pickle is wonderful served with hamburgers, grilled meats or with cold meats on sandwiches.
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Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam
Spreads taste so much sweeter when you’ve made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.
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Tomato and chilli jam
Make this simple, spicy homemade jam and package it up in jars to share with friends – or keep it all to yourself. It can be used in stir-fries or served as a condiment for barbecued meat.
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Orange and lime jelly
Orange and lime jelly
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Spiced plum and port jam
Home made preserves are so very simple to make, and there’s so much pleasure to be had from eating jam you made yourself.
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Watermelon and rosewater conserve
This watermelon and rosewater conserve from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook is a delightfully sweet perfumed jam and perfect with morning or afternoon tea.
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Lemon and lime marmalade
Prepare this zesty homemade lemon and lime marmalade for your family and friends. This fruity, tart spread is perfect on toast for breakfast.
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Spiced fig and apple jam
There’s something very satisfying about making your own jam, and this delectable spiced fig and apple jam will definitely satisfy your taste buds!
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Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Keep a jar in the fridge and add it to all your favourite foods.
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Tomato and sweet chilli relish
This tomato and sweet chilli relish is best served with grilled meat, sausages, or on hamburgers and sandwiches.
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Quince jelly
Create this delightfully sweet quince jelly to enjoy on fresh crusty bread or toast, or as an accompaniment to your favourite cheese platter.
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Mixed berry jam
This easy jam recipe can be made at any time of the year.
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Sun-dried tomato relish
This beautifully flavoured sun-dried tomato relish can be used in all sorts of dishes. It compliments cheese very well, and is delicious with steak or a burger.
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Mango and strawberry jam
A jar filled with this mango and strawberry jam will make a delightful gift for family and friends. It also tastes delicious, so don’t forget to keep a jar or two for yourself
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Orange marmalade
There is nothing quite like homemade orange marmalade on hot buttered toast. You want a reasonably thin skinned orange for this recipe; seville oranges are perfect.
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Spicy green tomato relish
Green tomatoes aren’t a particular variety, they’re simply unripe; they can be picked off the vine at any time. They don’t taste very nice raw, but as the main ingredient in this relish, they are a taste sensation.
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Beetroot chutney
This natural sweetness of this beetroot chutney is leavened with spices and cut with vinegar and lemon juice. We used Granny Smith apples in this recipe and they’re the best variety to use by far.
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Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Caramelised onion and beetroot relish
Keep a jar in the fridge and add it to all your favourite foods.
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Cumquat ginger marmalade
Why should oranges have all marmalade fun? Mix up your toast toppings with this cumquat version instead. It uses ginger to add a hint of spice and aroma to the sweetness.
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Rhubarb and raspberry jam
Give your regular berry jam a distinctive lift with the addition of rhubarb. For best results use only the reddest parts of the rhubarb stems.
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Pickled baby beetroot
Make your own pickled beetroot at home and enjoy this sweet and sour condiment on meat platters, in chunky sandwiches, or stirred through salads whenever you like! Making pickles is a journey. Next stop – pickled chillis!.
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Bread and butter pickles
You’ll be making delicious pickled cucumbers in no time!
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Sweet mustard pickles
Bits of cauliflower and cucumber infused with the tart flavours of mustard and vinegar. Stick these pickles in a sandwich or wrap for a bright contrast to creamy fillings.
