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Category: Jam, Jelly And Marmalade Recipes

Black Fig Jam

June 20, 2024August 1, 2024 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Using Ben's recipe for Maple Fig Jam, I made a black fig jam using Tangier figs. I like to make small batches, so this only made one jar. But next summer I will make more. My mom and dad loved this jam so I know it will make for a great gift when next I … Continue reading Black Fig Jam

Raspberry Jam

April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I used frozen raspberries to make my raspberry jam. I can buy them relatively cheaply as they come in broken up pieces. This is a simple recipe which used honey for adding sweetness, and pectin as the setting agent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Raspberry Jam ♥ To sieve or not to … Continue reading Raspberry Jam

Sour Cherry Jam

January 18, 2024January 19, 2024 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

After our flights last year on Turkish Airlines I knew that sour cherry jam would have to make an appearance in my kitchen. This recipe uses frozen cherries as that is what is available in South Africa. I personally think mine tastes better than the overly sweet one we were served for breakfast on our … Continue reading Sour Cherry Jam

Cherry And Vodka Jam

January 28, 2022July 14, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 19 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

June 21, 2021June 22, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 15 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

October 2, 2020September 27, 2023 ~ 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

April 24, 2020March 20, 2025 ~ 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

August 12, 2019July 1, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 19 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

October 22, 2018October 4, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 16 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

Ruby Grapefruit Marmalade

July 10, 2017June 11, 2025 ~ 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

Smoked Bacon Jam

June 19, 2017May 16, 2025 ~ 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

March 31, 2017February 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 17 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

March 24, 2017February 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

February 6, 2017January 10, 2025 ~ 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

Apricot And Cinnamon Jam | Christmas In A Jar

January 20, 2017January 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

September 1, 2016August 17, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 33 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

January 14, 2016December 23, 2023 ~ 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

October 1, 2015August 23, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 52 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

September 20, 2013August 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

August 22, 2013July 6, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 31 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

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