This can be poured into Kilner jars or pretty white china moulds but not jam jars as it is turned out before serving. Place the cider, lemon peel, cloves and cinnamon in a non-corrosive saucepan ...

In addition to strawberry seed detailing, the glass is embossed with the Kilner logo. The brand, it’s worth mentioning, is one of the classic jar brands, having been established over a century ago.

Jeremy was aware that one of his forebears had invented the Kilner jar, a receptacle for preserved fruit that is still popular in homes today. But he was completely unaware that the story of the ...