Mrs Beeton has provided practical help and advice to many generations in their first attempts at running their own homes. The Best of Mrs Beeton's Jams, Pickles and Preserves contains a selection of delicious recipes that make the most of seasonal produce.
Here you will find advice on techniques from identifying the various 'degrees of sugar' when boiling syrups to the slow drying of fruit in ovens, and advice on the equipment you will need.