This strawberry jam is prepared with 60g of fruit per 100g, placing strawberries firmly at the centre of the preserve. The recipe combines them with sugar, fruit pectin, concentrated lemon juice and citric acid, creating a naturally sweet, traditional jam from a concise five-ingredient recipe for this preserve.

In Devon, Diet handmakes the jam in small batches, following time-honoured open-pan methods. Each batch is also hand-finished, carrying the hands-on approach through both preparation and finishing; it is a traditional way of making preserves that keeps the maker's craft closely involved throughout the process.

Made to accompany scones and clotted cream, the jam has an easy place in a classic cream tea, from a relaxed afternoon at home to a birthday tea or a table laid for friends. It would also make a thoughtful choice for someone who enjoys keeping traditional teatime favourites ready in the cupboard.