On raspberry jam. In past years when we did have the odd abundance of raspberries and redcurrants, mum would sometimes make a mixed jam using both fruit. I quite like that one, where the tartness of the redcurrants sort of balances out the sweetness of the raspberries.

I'm not sure what was made here last year but I think at least a few jars of blackcurrant jelly, blackcurrant jam and plum jam. Perhaps this year, one of our less reliable trees, a greengage and a damson, may decide to fruit... I don't think we buy any fruit in these days (although there are a few pick your own places in the area) but we try to make use of what happens to grow here.