Harrods Book of Jams, Jellies, and Chutneys [Hardcover]

Rosamond Richardson (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co (March 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877958386
• ISBN-13: 978-0877958383
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,727,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still one of the best books on the topic..., October 10, 2009

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Gardenpaws (Northern Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harrods Book of Jams, Jellies, and Chutneys (Hardcover)

I've had this book for almost 10 years, and I still go back to it - there are three recipes that I make every year (Orange-Grapefruit Marmalade, Crabapple Thyme Jelly, and Mango Chutney), and others that I try when I have the ingredients, and I haven't had a flop yet. The book includes a basic introduction to preserving techniques, as the individual recipes have only the necessary specifics, but that's much better in my opinion than books which make any sort of cooking sound exotic and difficult. Just put the directions out there in plain English (or whatever language is being used), and I'll figure out the rest.

Recipes include both everyday sorts that you might normally buy in the store (only these are much better!), and combinations and less-common products for gifts or special occasions.

Experience level - I've got nearly 50 years of experience in this sort of cooking, but I'd recommend it to a novice as well. My only caveat - neither this book, nor any other on preserving, will be a good fit for the cook who wants everything totally prescribed. Since the fruit can vary from season to season, a tweak might be necessary to make the product set, or have the proper tart/sweet balance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From The Inside Flap:, October 2, 2005

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This review is from: Harrods Book of Jams, Jellies, and Chutneys (Hardcover)

Preserving embodies all the loving creativity of homemaking. It combines the skills of preparing food with the joy of seeing it stored for future use.

HARRODS BOOK OF JAMS, JELLIES & CHUTNEYS reflects the prestige, quality, and good taste of the famous London Department store. The book is a veritable treasure chest of recipes for glistening jams and jellies, tangy chutneys and pickles and is a sure way of bringing the REAL taste of food to your table. With almost 50 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, the book covers all the skills required for preserving foods along with illustrating the artistry and care that go into creating these delectable condiments.

Whether making jams with fall raspberries to eat in February, or preserving apricots in summer to give as Christmas gifts, this book provides recipes to delight the eye and excite the palate.

5.0 out of 5 stars Laguna Lady, August 7, 2011

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This review is from: Harrods Book of Jams, Jellies, and Chutneys (Hardcover)

Not your typical canning book, some interesting and adventurous ways to preserve from your garden or farmers market, and exciting compilation for the canner.