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    Jams and Spreads

    Seasonal jams, preserves and curds are a fantastic way to use up fresh produce and transform it into an accompaniment to your bakes and desserts. Whether you're a long-time jam maker or just starting out, let me give you my tips and tricks for some fun and easy small batch recipes.

    Try some of my personal favourites: kiwi jam, pistachio paste and pink grapefruit curd. All quick, small batch and super simple!

    • Close up of blackberry curd in a glass jar.
      Easy Homemade Blackberry Curd
    • A jar of vibrant red homemade cherry curd. There is a spoon held above the jar showing off some of the glossy creamy curd as it drips back into the jar.
      Cherry Curd
    • A jar of blueberry curd sat on a counter top with a spoon dipped in the deep purple curd being held above the jar.
      Blueberry Curd
    • Fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice, served in a white dish with a small spoon.
      Easy Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
    • Spoon of glossy homemade passion fruit curd.
      Easy Passion Fruit Curd Recipe
    • Spoonful of small batch quick pink grapefruit curd.
      Easy Pink Grapefruit Curd Recipe
    • Small glass bowl of glossy golden green kiwi jam made with lemon and pectin.
      Kiwi Jam - Fun, Quick and Easy Small Batch Jam
    • Shiny spoonful of glossy small batch blueberry jam without pectin.
      Quick Small Batch Blueberry Jam without Pectin
    • Easy smooth blood orange curd.
      Blood Orange Curd
    • Spoonful of glossy purple pomegranate curd.
      Pomegranate Curd - Easy Fruit Curd Recipe with Pomegranate
    • A knife being pulled out of a jar of candied pecan nut butter, showing the pecan paste.
      Praline Pecan Paste - Candied Maple Pecan Nut Butter
    • Blackberry jam with a scone and tea.
      Quick and Easy Blackberry Jam
    • Close up of a spoonful of spiced plum sauce.
      Easy Spiced Plum Compote
    • Pistachio paste in a jar with a kitchen knife.
      Easy Pistachio Paste Recipe - Pure Pistachio Spread
    • Small glass bowl of easy cherry jam.
      Small Batch Cherry Jam
    • Small bowl of peach compote.
      Quick and Easy Peach Compote with Elderflower
    • Close up image of a small spoon holding a dollop of bright and glossy lime curd. The spoon is held above a bowl full of the curd, which is sat in a wooden counter top.
      Zesty Lime Curd Recipe
    • Close up of a small spoonful of small batch strawberry jam with the jar in the background.
      Easy Small Batch Strawberry Jam
    • Bowl of fresh apricot and vanilla jam.
      Easy Apricot Vanilla Jam - Fresh Apricot Jam with Vanilla Beans

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    Image of Liz Mincin blogger and recipe developer behind Waiting for Blancmange.

    Hi, I'm Liz! I'm an American expat in the UK, with over 20 years experience baking and creating desserts. Taught tricks and tips by my mother and grandmothers, I'm sharing recipes and baking tips from my Italian American and Southern roots, along with a few British staples picked up from my time living across various regions in the UK.

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