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Delia's guide to pickles and preserves

If you want to give presents with a truly personal touch this Christmas, then pickles and preserves you have made yourself are guaranteed to be warmly received. And with Delia's recipes and guidance it's easier than you think. But don't forget to keep some for yourself!

Latest pickle

We've also got Delia's latest pickle, and treats to eat with it...

Piccalilli (Spiced Mustard Pickle)

We're not mincing our words

At Christmas time, the quintessential preserve has to be mincemeat, which Delia uses in a range of sublime recipes from souffles to tarts and classic mince pies. Feast your eyes...

Home-made Christmas Mincemeat
Home-made Christmas Mincemeat with Cranberries

Buy the book

Delia's How to Cook Book Three has a chapter devoted to pickling and preserving. You can buy it through the website.
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