Damsons

Tart, richly flavoured damsons have been growing in England since the island's earliest recorded history.Whether wild or foraged, or cultivated, they have been a familiar part of the landscape for centuries, and have been used in a range of traditional jams, jellies, drinks, sauces and puddings. Sarah Conrad Gothie brings us a history of damson cultivation and use in the regions famous for the fruit, as well as practical advice for growing, buying and storing damsons. Her collection of historic