RECIPES

The exciting thing about visiting a berry farm is planning what to do with your bounty when you get home. Here are a few suggestions, including some of our cafe favourites which we’re happy to share:

Raspberry jam

This is one of the easiest types of jam to make – a good place to start for beginners. This quantity will keep you in jam for a year hopefully. My recipe uses less sugar than conventional jam so it is healthier, zingier but must be stored in the fridge once opened. The recipe also includes a video of me and The Batch Lady showing you just how to make it.

Strawberry jam

Strawberries contain more water and are low in pectin which helps jam set. This is a delicious classic but not always easy to set as they are low in pectin. Use jam sugar, Certo liquid pectin, powdered pectin or the juice of gently stewed redcurrants to help it along. The recipe also includes a video of me and The Batch Lady showing you just how to make it.