Autumn time and figs, quinces, apples and pomegranates are the hero’s as the day shortens and the nights grow longer. Our White Genoa fig tree never fails to produce an abundant crop and this year the figs are large and luscious. This simple recipe transforms the figs into a sensual lemony, ginger and figgy syrupy jam that is perfect with toast, ice-cream or yoghurt or served with pancakes, warm tea cake or waffles. Pear shaped, brown, green or purple when ripe, depending upon the variety, pick when they are soft and dropping on the branch. But don’t wait to long as their sugar content increases rapidly and suddenly they will be over ripe, overly sweet and cloying. I hope you enjoy the indulgent flavour and texture of one on my favourite preserves.Read More . . .
For marmalade officados, this combination of grapefruit and lemon produces a deliciously sweet and tangy preserve. Our abundant Marsh grapefruit and Meyer lemon trees form the basis of many of my marmalade recipes. The Meyer lemon, slightly sweeter than other lemon varieties and with a distinctive golden yellow colour offset the intense grapefruit flavour. To get a ruby – blushed marmalade substitute yellow grapefruit with a ruby variety. 
Capture the fragrance and taste of summer with this lusciously rich strawberry jam. Spread lavishly on hot buttered toast, an English muffin or a croissant and this preserve will be an all time family favourite. Using only three ingredients, this strawberry jam recipe is so easy to make that you will want to make a couple of batches over summer, when the strawberries are in peak season and full of flavour. These jars of summer sunshine are a perfect homemade gift to say thank you or just to share with someone special. 
Start the day with this classic marmalade and spread some sunshine and goodness on your favourite toasted breakfast bread. These simple steps show you how to make your own unique marmalade using the complementary citrus flavours of grapefruit, sweet oranges and lemon combined with green cooking apples. The result is unique and reminiscent of the English 17th Century marmalades which were made from a combination of pippins (apples) and citrus fruits. Happy Marmalading!
The sweet tart ruby fruit of the pomegranate produces a spectacular jelly that will be prized by friends, family or on the show bench. Combined with Australia’s own 
Plum jam is a classic family favourite. When plums are plentiful, make your own plum with this simple recipe. The rich flavour of plums and the high acid and pectin content produces a good set, simply and easily every time - even if you are a beginner. Plum jam can be used beyond morning toast or sandwiches. Enrich your next family roast gravy with a teaspoon of jam, or use as the filling is Swiss rolls, fairy cakes, jam button biscuits or serve with ice-cream.
The fragrant mix of vanilla, cinnamon and cloves with the characteristic sweet but tart flavour of plums produces a truly exotic preserve. Spread it on toast, muffins or croissants for breakfast or for pure indulgence serve with vanilla ice-cream or custard and your favourite mix of fresh summer berries. 
Berries herald the beginning of summer and combining strawberries with silvanberries produces a rich complex flavoured jam with underlying blackberry tones. Preserve the taste of summer by making this simple but sumptuous conserve. Spread on hot buttery toast:its intense colour and flavour excites the palette, kindles the heart and fires the imagination. Or serve with pancakes or waffles, with scone and cream for a wicked afternoon treat, with vanilla ice-cream, between heavenly sponges, in fairy cakes and jam tarts. The possibilities are endless.