Two easy jam-filled desserts satisfy the craving for bright, bold berries when they’re far from their peak.

You can use any variety of jam for both desserts, whatever is open and in need of finishing up. But thick, darker-hued jams ...

If a skin has formed, carefully skim off with a slotted spoon or jam skimmer ... Remember jam should set in the jar and not in the pan! You will know when the jam or jelly is nearly ready because ...

Strain the cooked fruit though a jelly bag or muslin-lined ... carefully remove with a slotted spoon or jam skimmer. Fill the sterilised jars to the brim and seal immediately with the lids.