A variation on this crab apple jelly recipe is herb crab apple jelly – simply exchange the cloves for 50–100g/1¾–3½oz mint, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil or lavender sprigs, leaves or stems ...

Drain Apple Juices Line a fine wire mesh strainer with 3 layers of dampened cheesecloth. Place the strainer over a large bowl. Pour the apple mixture into the strainer. (Do not press the mixture ...

Both mature in the autumn and their high pectin content means they are brilliant for making the most stunning pink jelly. For this recipe you will need 4–5 sterlised jam jars (about 200ml/7fl oz ...

Once the jelly sets spread the whipped cream over the apple layer. Cooling: Place the Alpine apple cake back in the ...

This is the slow part — scoop all the contents of the saucepan into a jelly bag and set it over a big bowl or saucepan to drip into. Do not push the pulp through as the jelly will cloud over.