The best jams are always homemade. So take your time, it's worth it. It's not difficult to make jams and they also keep for a long time. They also make a lovely gift for guests. I particularly like jams made from seasonal berries and stone fruits, whose flavours accompany me throughout the year. This strawberry and orange combination, for example, is wonderful.

You will need 6 x 220 ml jars of strawberry orange jam:

• 1 organic orange

• 480 ml water

• 1.2 kg strawberries, prepared

• 800 g granulated or preserving sugar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice