"The Basic Basics Handbook"
The Basic Basics book by Marguerite Patten is ideal for those who have never made jam, preserves or chutneys before. Although the book lacks any diagrams, Marguerite describes everything in clear detail and is easy to understand.I highly recommend reading the book before just picking a recipe and trying it, as there are some good tips, and a list of what to get. There are even a few recipes for those that want to make a more diabetic friendly jam.I get a sense of confidence in what I'm doing with this book, it doesn't make it seem as daunting as you think it will be if you follow her guidelines.