By Jo Pratt for MailOnline

To create a nonalcoholic version of this jelly, you can use a combination of apple juice and cranberry juice instead of red wine

by Nigella. Featured in NIGELLA SUMMER

This is heaven on the plate: the wine-soused raspberries take on a stained glass, lucent red, their very raspberriness enhanced; the soft, translucently pale coral just-set jelly in which they sit has a heady, floral fragrance that could make a grateful eater weep.

I knew for sure that I wanted to participate in the Putting Up blogging event as soon as I saw the announcement, because last year is the year I learned to do home canning.

Wash and core the apples and cut into chunks (no need to peel the apples,

In the world of making homemade jams and jelllies, apple jelly is the starter kit.

If you’re planning to spice your cider, start the day before canning.

This is an unusual but incredibly tasty preserve which reminds me of the mulled cider I like to make. It is delicately spiced and sweet but with a sharp vinegary hit from the cider vinegar.

Wash and quarter the apples without peeling or coring them

You can do this with regular bacon but smoked or double smoked bacon is best to convey the bacon flavour but it is by all definitions delicious. if you use regular bacon the addition of liquid smoke might be a good idea to replace the smokiness.

There are times when food blogging can be a difficult thing.

Homemade jam again, this time, it is Banana & Passion Fruit jam.

While in Seattle i went berry picking from the bushes around and got these beauties. They were growing wild on these thorny bushes near by a lake.

For Hot Waldo you're going to need some blackberries, and some peppers.

I bought some blueberries which were on sale several months back. I have since learned how to freeze them for later use by following the instructions

This jam truly tastes like a slice of carrot cake! I've blogged the recipe before and now here's a picture.

Remember to stir, stir, stir. Cherries and sugar can get pretty sticky and may burn to the sides of your pot.

One thing that I can’t stand is when jam has bits in it. Pah, pah, phew (that’s me spitting the bits out). I haven’t eaten jam since I was young for this very reason.

Spice up your dishes with this flavorful jam

The figs I've added the classics cinnamon and lemon,

Quince is a fruit related to apples and pears. It is quite tart, and cannot be eaten raw. This jelly is the perfect way to make use of the quince fruit."

Roughly chop the spruce tips to release their aromatic oils. (I didn't do this in the video but have since found that it releases more of the flavor).

Pick approximately one large grocery bag full of fireweed tops (there will be bugs). Outside or in the kitchen sink pull blossoms and buds that are about to open and put the in a colander.

By Rebecca

Are you wondering what to do with a batch of Coffee Jelly? Do you have coffee lovers in your life? Give them a jar for the holidays! Coffee Jelly is a great Christmas stocking stuffer! You can spread it on toast or do like my husband loves:

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Quince may be one of Nature’s most magical fruits. Indigenous to the rocky slopes of Southwest Asia and Iran, Quince fruit is relatively unknown in the US. These days, more and more specialty grocers are carrying quince in their produce sections however most of the time customers are perplexed on what to use them for.

A beautiful lavender jelly that will awaken your senses and delight your taste buds with pleasure! Wonderful served at Afternoon or High tea with scones, puddings, or cream. It can also be served as an unusual accompaniment to meats, such as lamb or poultry. Or serve as a topping over brie cheese as an appetizer. 

Sweet red onion steals the show in this savoury red marmalade.

Here’s an easy recipe that resulted from one of Oli’s berry picking marathons.  (Life is good when you can just walk out of your front door and pick these luscious little drops.)  Port wine adds a nice depth and richness that nicely softens the tartness of the berries.  Feel free to use a Ruby Port instead of the suggested Tawny Port.hfygh

Cranberry sauce that is sweet and tart.  What’s nice about this recipe is that some cranberries remain whole, and there’s just the right amount of crunch and sweetness contributed by Fuyu persimmons. 

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