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Category: Jam, Jelly And Marmalade Recipes

Cherry And Vodka Jam

Jan 28, 2022Jan 11, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

Cherry season is short and sweet and I wanted to make the most of it last December. I made drunken cherries with a quarter of a box I bought directly from the farm. And with another quarter I made cherry and vodka jam. As Dave was away, I ate the rest of the box as … Continue reading Cherry And Vodka Jam

Pomegranate Jam | 4 Ingredient Recipe

Jun 21, 2021Jun 22, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I was really amazed how much the arils from one pomegranate weighed. That is all the is needed to make this delectable pomegranate jam, together with some fructose, a pinch of salt and lime juice. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pomegranate Jam ♥ We have been chasing a leak in our roof … Continue reading Pomegranate Jam | 4 Ingredient Recipe

Red Currant Conserve | Bar-Le-Duc

Oct 2, 2020Sep 17, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

This Red Currant Conserve in known in French as Bar-Le-Duc. This region in the north east of France has been preserving currants using this method since the fourteenth century. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Red Currant Conserve ♥ Last Friday night we got together with friends at a local eatery. They serve … Continue reading Red Currant Conserve | Bar-Le-Duc

Blueberry And Thyme Jam

Apr 24, 2020Mar 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Blueberries are good for you on so many levels. But my main reason for using them is because of the colour. I made this blueberry and thyme jam to sit on the bottom of a tahini ganache tart. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry And Thyme Jam ♥ I could not wait … Continue reading Blueberry And Thyme Jam

Lime Marmalade

Aug 12, 2019Jul 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

Whenever I make something with lavender or lime for the blog I feel it is bespoke. I made this lime marmalade as I had an abundance of limes and did not want them to go to waste. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lime Marmalade ♥ For those of you who have not … Continue reading Lime Marmalade

Kumquat Jam | Made With Whole Fruit

Oct 22, 2018Sep 21, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

I saw kumquats in my local supermarket and had an instant craving for marmalade. However, when it came to actually making it, I decided I did not feel like peeling the baby citrus fruit. So I made a kumquat jam instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For Kumquat Jam ♥ I cannot explain just … Continue reading Kumquat Jam | Made With Whole Fruit

Ruby Grapefruit Marmalade For Food In Jars

Jul 10, 2017May 25, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 20 Comments

In January The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge was for marmalade. As I only make use of seasonal ingredients I could not take part. As soon as winter arrived I knew I would make ruby grapefruit marmalade. This has the perfect level of tartness one expects from marmalade. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Ruby Grapefruit Marmalade For Food In Jars

Smoked Bacon Jam

Jun 19, 2017May 10, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 20 Comments

The task set by The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge this month was to make jam. I could have gone the sweet route with in season plums, but chose rather to head off in a savoury direction. I adapted Sam's recipe and made smoked bacon jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smoked Bacon Jam ♥ A … Continue reading Smoked Bacon Jam

Gooseberry Jam Made With Fructose

Mar 31, 2017Feb 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

My gooseberry bush is not thriving due to the drought. I have resorted to purchasing fresh berries, out of their capes to eat as is. Given that Dave could not buy gooseberry jam at our local farm store I decided to make some for him. Next I think I should try drying them to add … Continue reading Gooseberry Jam Made With Fructose

Lavender And Lime Jelly For Food In Jars

Mar 24, 2017Feb 23, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

For the first challenge I have completed for Food in Jars I could not resist but make lavender and lime jelly. This pairs perfectly with both sweet and savoury dishes. Head straight on to the recipe for Lavender And Lime Jelly ♥ There are some tasks that I tend to put off until I absolutely have to … Continue reading Lavender And Lime Jelly For Food In Jars

Sun-dried Tomato Jam Adapted From Jan

Feb 6, 2017Jul 30, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

This sun-dried tomato jam is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It is super easy to make and will keep in the fridge for 6 weeks. That is if you can hold off eating the entire jar for that long. Head straight on to the recipe for Sun-dried Tomato Jam ♥ A few years … Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato Jam Adapted From Jan

Apricot And Cinnamon Jam | Christmas In A Jar

Jan 20, 2017Jan 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

My friend Camilla described this apricot and cinnamon jam as Christmas in a jar. She is not far wrong as it evokes flavour memories of the festive season. It is an easy to make overnight jam. Head straight on to the recipe for Apricot And Cinnamon Jam ♥ I am so good at watching what … Continue reading Apricot And Cinnamon Jam | Christmas In A Jar

Berry And Rose Petal Jam With A Hint Of Lime

Sep 1, 2016Aug 31, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 30 Comments

When choosing rose petal or rose essential oil I ensure I use rosa damascena, Damask rose. You might find this variety of rose under the name of rose of Castile. The petals from this hybrid rose are used to make rose otto essential oil which is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. The flower is also … Continue reading Berry And Rose Petal Jam With A Hint Of Lime

Strawberry And Lavender Jam

Jan 14, 2016Nov 30, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 43 Comments

This strawberry and lavender jam has to be one of the most amazing flavour combinations I have come up with to date. The jam itself is fantastic and this base recipe will be one I use again. I tend to make small batches of jam so that I can enjoy what is in season, and … Continue reading Strawberry And Lavender Jam

Orange And Ginger Marmalade

Oct 1, 2015Aug 31, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 51 Comments

In December of last year the audio stopped working on my phone. This made it very frustrating to take calls as I had to locate my headset and plug it in to be able to talk in private. I bought a Bluetooth headset hoping it would make it easier, but the battery life was shocking … Continue reading Orange And Ginger Marmalade

Kiwi And Lemongrass Jam | Zespri

Sep 20, 2013Aug 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

I am a long way away from having to worry about fussy eaters. James, who is now 25 has developed an amazing palate and has become an adventurous eater and Mark who is 23 is still stuck in teenage boy feeder mode. I used to disguise vegetables in their food by grating them up finely … Continue reading Kiwi And Lemongrass Jam | Zespri

Black Cherry And Thyme Jam

Aug 22, 2013Jul 21, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

In order to compete in Freshly Blogged we had to buy all of the ingredients we needed for each challenge from Pick N Pay, a local supermarket. I ended up buying a whole lot of things we don't eat such as rice, maize meal and potatoes. Yesterday, seeing as I had been chopped I took … Continue reading Black Cherry And Thyme Jam

Fig Jam | My Perfect No Fail Recipe

May 21, 2013Apr 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 37 Comments

One of my favourite bloggers is Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and if you read my blog on a regular basis you will know two things for sure. The one is that I specifically thought of Celia when I made lime cordial, and that my sourdough starter Cordelia is named after her as … Continue reading Fig Jam | My Perfect No Fail Recipe

Mixed Berry Jam With Ginger And Lime

Jan 31, 2013Jan 18, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 35 Comments

Belonging to The Secret Recipe Club means that once a month I get to read a whole lot of new blogs. Some of them then become regular places to visit and others I might not see again for a while. In May of 2012 I found a recipe for raspberry jam with ginger and chilli … Continue reading Mixed Berry Jam With Ginger And Lime

ClemenGold, Lime And Ginger Marmalade

Sep 27, 2012Aug 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 33 Comments

This ClemenGold, Lime And Ginger Marmalade was made in a bread maker! Sometimes you come across a blog and you know instantly the person behind it is on your wavelength, that you would be friends in real life, or that their philosophy in life is the same as yours. I cannot remember when first I … Continue reading ClemenGold, Lime And Ginger Marmalade

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