Damson jelly

Damson jam, considered by many as the king of jams for its deeply-fruity flavour, was a staple addition to my childhood porridge. However it is virtually impossible to get all the stones out as damsons cook, and it is a real faff to pit the raw fruit, whereas damson jelly is guaranteed stone-free. Don’t limit its use to sweet dishes though – it is equally good with rich meats such as game.