A jar of beautiful homemade jam or jelly is a perfect gift. Using the recipes in this book, even novice cooks can successfully make preserves every time. Preserving Basics covers: Curds, cheeses and chocolate spreads; Jams and jellies; Marmalades; Mustards; Chutneys and relishes. The recipes are complemented by essential information about pectin and storage. Preserving Basics includes all the information novice canners need to know, and there are innovative and luscious recipes to entice more experienced home cooks.