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ALL ABOARD THE JAM WAGON!

Le Creuset launches new 3-ply Stainless Steel Preserving Pan and Stoneware Preserve Jars

The popularity of all things homemade continues with creating delicious preserves and pickles the latest penchant of home cooks.  In response to the surge in popularity of preserve making, Le Creuset is launching a new 3-ply Stainless Steel Preserving Pan and a colourful collection of six Stoneware Preserve Jars to serve delicious jams, relishes and pickles in style.

3-ply Stainless Steel 30cm Preserving Pan

Perfect for both first-timers and more established cooks to make delicious jam, marmalade and chutney, the versatile new 3-ply Preserving Pan has been designed to deliver excellent results.

Conically shaped to aid the efficient reduction of liquid, essential in successful preserve making, the pan is slightly wider at the top to speed up the evaporation process.  Its generous 9-litre capacity allows for large quantities of raw ingredients to be contained comfortably and for them to bubble and reduce down cleanly during cooking.

The Le Creuset 3-ply Stainless Steel Preserving Pan has a unique construction incorporating base to rim ‘multi-layer’ technology which guarantees superior cooking performance. The aluminium core, sandwiched between two layers of premium quality stainless steel, provides efficient and even heat absorption and distribution throughout the entire pan, so no nasty hot spots, and allows use on low to medium heat settings - important for the gentle cooking required when making preserves.

Sturdier and easier to use than traditional preserving pans thanks to the two securely fixed side handles, other benefits include capacity marks and an all-round pouring rim.  These features, plus the large capacity, make this versatile pan perfect for lots of recipes besides making preserves including homemade soups, stock, large stews or casseroles as well as curry, chilli or ratatouille for family gatherings or entertaining. To prevent splashes use with the Le Creuset stainless steel Splatter Guard.

In addition to excellent heat conductivity, distribution and retention combined with sleek good looks the 3-ply Preserving Pan is compatible with all hob types, including induction and is oven safe to 220˚C/Gas Mark 7. A real investment piece, the Le Creuset 3-ply Stainless Steel 30cm Preserving Pan retails for £130 and is covered by a Lifetime guarantee.

Stoneware Preserve Jars

Le Creuset’s stylish new Stoneware Preserve Jars will add a splash of colour to your table whether for an indulgent breakfast or a convivial gathering with friends and family.

For sweet servings the collection includes two Berry Jam Jars in berry-licious colours Cerise and Cassis, a Marmalade Jar in Volcanic orange and a Honey Pot in Dijon yellow. Each jar has a capacity of 0.45L, comes with an easy-grip notched lid and colour co-ordinated silicone spreader and retails for £20.

For savoury, pick the pretty Olive Jar (0.35L) with it’s convenient wooden fork to easily extract olives and feta cheese (RRP £20). Or the adorable set of 3 mini-sauce jars designed to serve apple, mint and cranberry sauce.  Each miniature jar has a capacity of 0.2L and the set of three retails for £25.

Last but not least, the collection includes a stylish but practical Garlic Keeper in Dune. Designed to provide an ideal environment for storing garlic heads and cloves, this stoneware garlic keeper by Le Creuset makes an attractive and useful addition to any kitchen collection. Holding three to four garlic bulbs at a time it features small vents around the base to keep air inside the jar dry. The secure-fitting lid with an easy-grip knob that prevents light from entering and odours from escaping completes this perfect storage solution. It retails for £16.

Each jar features an embossed decoration on the body. As stylish as they are practical these gorgeous jars will add a touch of class to your kitchen and make fabulous gifts to keen cooks enjoying the jam making revolution. Made from Le Creuset’s hardwearing stoneware, all are oven, microwave, grill, freezer and dishwasher safe and come with a 5-year guarantee.

For Le Creuset Preserving Pan recipes visit www.lecreuset.co.uk for some mouth-watering ideas including Apples and Pears Jam, Champagne Rhubarb & Elderflower Conserve, Clementine Marmalade and Mango & Green Chilli Chutney.

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