Mashed kiwi, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar, with apples as a pectin source.

Mashed kiwi, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar, with apples as a pectin source.

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The appearance of rhubarb and strawberries in the garden or at farmers’ markets means it’s canning season again. Make this strawberry-rhubarb jam for special breakfasts or to give away.

The appearance of rhubarb and strawberries in the garden or at farmers’ markets means it’s canning season again. Make this strawberry-rhubarb jam for special breakfasts or to give away.

Perfect for the bounty of fresh apricots, recipe is somewhere between a delicious, fruity and spicy jam and a chutney, but it makes a fabulous sauce base for Asian-style sweet and sour dishes. Preserve a little taste of early summer for a rainy day.

Perfect for the bounty of fresh apricots, recipe is somewhere between a delicious, fruity and spicy jam and a chutney, but it makes a fabulous sauce base for Asian-style sweet and sour dishes. Preserve a little taste of early summer for a rainy day.