When there are second season strawberries and raspberries in the market rush to make this sunny, zesty, zingy preserve. “Strawberries and cream” that eternal combo means that it is heavenly dribbled over “syrniki” sweet cheese pancakes or just as good: on buttered muffins and crumpets where it oozes into the holes. This is an unset … Continue reading “Strawberry, raspberry and ginger conserve”
Flat white peaches ooze and drip peachiness; smelling like peaches did in childhood holidays. They peel like a dream and miraculously retain their fleshiness when cooked – magical fruit indeed. A light sprinkling of cardamon seeds is just enough to complement them in this blushing pink jam which is all you need with a sourdough … Continue reading “White Peach & Cardamon Conserve”
The colour red Quinces being a member of the rose family are naturally perfumed so to add aromatics to them might seem a little too much but this works beautifully – the star anise, the vanilla, the bay and the cinnamon all accentuating the quinces natural flavour. I used to go to a restaurant in … Continue reading “Fragrant Poached Quinces & Quince Jelly”
