Damsons are closely related to plums, but are usually much smaller and less sweet-tasting. Although quite tart to eat, they're a valuable ingredient for making jam and incorporating in a range of ...

Frozen damsons have an added advantage; they are much easier to stone. See the recipe tip for details. Have on hand sterilised jars, a heatproof pouring jug, a jam funnel and pop two saucers into ...

Spread the damsons over the base of a 2 litre/3½ pint shallow ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the caster sugar. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Sift the flour, baking powder, the 100g/4oz ...