Jams
Full of the fruits of summer...
Some we have made lately
Summer's First
Plum Jam
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2017 has been a bumper year for some soft fruit varieties and plums ripened really early. Andrew had a large excellent crop on his trees at the allotment, and this is the first jam with this year's produce.
Blueberry & Plum Jam
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We tried this combination for the first time last year. This year we have added a good slosh of Welsh Blueberry Whiskey Liqueur.
Hedgerow Jam with Elderflower Cordial
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Combining blackberries, raspberries, red and blackcurrants with a little sharpness from the elderflower gives a great alternative for a cream tea.
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Damson Jam
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2017 has also been a good year for damsons, and Helen's trees provided plenty for pies and jam alike. The quality of the fruit made this a winner with everyone who tried it.
Hedgerow Jam
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The regular combination of soft fruits but with a little extra helping of raspberries in this one.
Three Berry Jam
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Raspberries are not everyone's favourite, so for those of that persuasion, this is their version of Hedgerow Jam.
Preserving fruit using honey was a technique dating back to Roman times, creating a luxury item. It wasn't until sugar cane was transplanted from India and southern Europe into the Americas that sugar was changed from a rare spice and became the commodity that is today, making such a large contribution to cuisines all around the globe. Its property as a preservative is the key essential in creating all sorts of our favourite conserves, curds, jellies and jam.