Right then, continuing the ‘Preserves – Basics’ theme.  This is some information that you need to know about the ingredients you’ll be using. Fruit and Vegetables These must be in good condition before you preserve them.  So disgard anything spoilt, over-ripe or rotten.  You don’t want to introduce any moulds or fungus into the product before you even start the preserving process. Beware of coatings to commercially produced fruit.  Wax coatings on citrus and other fruit should be scrubbed off or peeled. Pickling is a good way to use up any under-ripe overly firm items.  Green tomatoes are a traditional […]