Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
This strawberry cranberry jam recipe contains all the sweet-tart goodness you’ll need to celebrate the end of summer. A perfect crimson shade of seasonal change, with a touch of vanilla.
End of season Apricots combined with local honey and ginger make for a beautiful jam - golden and spicy.This recipe is my own, using no-sugar needed pectin to turn down the sweetness and up the ginger and apricot flavours.
Sour plums make for sweet jam: tart and perfect for adding nontraditional spices. Think habaneros or cardamom and get the canning pot ready! These recipes are made with non-freestone plums, so the bulk of the work is in pitting. Happy canning!
This small-batch tomato jam tastes like sweet, caramelized sun-dried tomatoes with a hint of spice and grassy basil. Enjoy with a variety of cheeses, on a sandwich, even on ice cream and sweet cornbread!