Jams & curds
Great for much more than just toast, these ideas will help you use up any forgotten jars
Fruit jams
The sweet fruit in jam pairs well with savoury foods like pork chops. To make a glaze, mix a few tablespoons of blackcurrant jam with Dijon mustard and a good glug of cider or sherry vinegar. Once the pork chops are almost cooked through, add this mixture to the pan along with a knob of butter and cook, spooning the glaze over the pork until glossy and reduced. Or, try thinning apricot jam with a splash of water – fry halloumi until golden, then spoon the apricot jam over and cook until reduced. Serve with salad or in a toastie.
Strawberry & chocolate-stuffed French toast
Whisk 1 egg with a splash of milk. Spread 2 slices of bread with strawberry jam and chocolatehazelnut spread, if you have it. Sandwich together and dip in the egg mixture. Fry with a knob of butter until both sides are golden.