First published in 1970 Beryl Wood's classic Let's Preserve It" is the ultimate preserving bible. In this small encyclopedia Wood distils the immense knowledge of earlier generations into a jarful of simple foolproof recipes that will give endless delight both to make & to savour. With guidelines on equipment & preparation useful hints on cooking & important tips to remember this A-Z of recipes is an essential book for everyone from the experienced jam-maker to new cooks making preserves for the first time. Classic recipes such as mint jelly lemon curd & Seville orange marmalade are all here as well as more unusual combinations & ideas for preserving fruits herbs & vegetables. This unique & comprehensive recipe book revives the art of making jams jellies pickles & chutneys & celebrates the joys of transforming a surfeit of anything
- from apples to whortleberries
- into jars full of sweetness."