A variation on this crab apple jelly recipe is herb crab apple jelly – simply exchange the cloves for 50–100g/1¾–3½oz mint, sage, rosemary, thyme, basil or lavender sprigs, leaves or stems ...

The combination of redcurrants and fresh mint makes this the perfect condiment ... Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly. Tie a jelly bag (or a clean sheet of muslin) to something ...