On Monday 4th November, Food Group stalwarts gathered at El's home in Stockleigh English to make Jam and Chutney. A bit of forward planning for recipes, ingredients and equipment meant that we were well prepared with lots of apples, quinces, sugar, spices and jars. We set about peeling, chopping and boiling, there were 6 of us so this part was quite quick and easy. Then we broke for lunch, El had kindly made a delicious Pumpkin Soup. After lunch we bottled up the Quince Marmalade and Lemony Quince Jam, as well as a fantastic Spicy Apple Chutney. We hope to sell the Jam and Chutney at the next Seed Share on 22 February.