Jam making has been a popular pursuit for many years and is a great way of getting kids interested in heading to the home kitchen. Providing there is an adult to help out, jam making can be a good way to help children channel their creativity into something they can use throughout their lives.

In order to be successful at jam making, there are several items of cookware that need to be invested in. Firstly, it is necessary to purchase a thermometer from Head Cook and Bottlewasher, as this will help determine when the preserve is going to set. The Jam, Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer is a fantastic product that will do the job well, priced at only £3.95.

Jars are likewise essential for jam making. Head Cook and Bottlewasher stocks the 2lb Large Glass Preserving Jar at just £1.95 per unit, with multi-buy offers also available.