If making raspberry jam, it's crucial to use sterilised jars to store it. To clean the jars, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1. Wash the jars well in warm soapy water then rinse thoroughly ...

Make the Cream Cheese Filling ... Top each bite with fresh raspberries and drizzle with raspberry sauce or jam. Dust the bites with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Chill in the refrigerator ...

Transfer the jam to warm sterilized jars and seal. Variation: Raspberry And Kirsch Jam: Make the jam as above, stirring in 2 to 3 tablespoons Kirsch (or to taste) to the jam just after setting ...

Here is how to make raspberry almond thumbprint cookies ... being careful not to overfill to prevent leaks during baking. ¼ ...

Over-ripe or damaged fruit is not ideal - the jam will not set well and is likely to deteriorate rapidly. The amount of sugar you need to make jam depends on the amount of pectin in your chosen ...