Cranberry, Sour Cherry & Port Preserve

Set it out with soft cheese and a sharp knife, and people will gather.

They drift into the kitchen, a cheese board tends to have that effect. Five minutes of prep, some brie, crackers, and gourmet preserves. Soon everyone is at the counter.

Tart cranberries and sour cherries, preserved with Port wine and a hint of cinnamon until the flavour runs deep and a little savoury. Spoon it warm over baked brie. Glaze meatballs. Spoon it into a trifle when it's your turn to bring dessert. And when the house is quiet, layer leftover chicken onto good bread, spread this on thick, and enjoy the best sandwich of the week.