Traditional recipes prove a winning formula for local preserve makers

Key points

• A Fyansford family business has won four gold medals and a best-in-class award at this year's Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards. Pennyroyal Farm and Otways Preserves, run by Chris and Debra Horniblow, have kept to traditional recipes, Australian-grown fruit and small batches.
• The couple make their jams in batches of 40 to 70 jars, without preservatives or fillers. They supply independent supermarkets, fruit and vegetable shops and gourmet stores rather than major supermarkets, as they do not want to grow too quickly.
• The business has earned seven gold, 13 silver and 19 bronze medals at the awards in total.