What was I doing since my last post? Making jams, all kinds of it: strawberries, black mulberries, even chilli jam. I was picking berries for the jams, then cleaning it, cooking it, then canning it... See for yourself...
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| Strawberry jam |
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| Black mulberry jam, and strawberry jam |
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| Black mulberry jam |
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| Chilli-quince jam |
Chilli jam was an unexpected creation. A good friend gave me about two liters (1/2 gallons) of frozen quince juice. When I boiled it and tasted to decide what to do with it, this jam came right up to my mind. Quince juice's tartness that was complimented by the kick from the chilli pepper, enhanced by added sugar. The taste was superb: I tried it on my sandwich, with a chicken, and in a salad dressing. I also had it plain with a tea. We loved it so much that it's almost gone.
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| Chilli-quince jam |
Have a cup of mint tea with a jam and come back for recipes.
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| Mint tea with lemon |
See you,
Marina
Holy cow...I am LOVING the sound of the chile-quince jam - YUM!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the taste of chilli-quince jam! :) Yum it is!
DeleteWow it all looks amazing! I want to come help you taste-test :)
ReplyDeleteAlways welcome Averie! I would be happy to have taste-tester in my kitchen (I can't do everything on my own, right?!) :)
DeleteMMMM absolutely love strawberry jam. My all-time fave. I also love muscadine jam.
ReplyDeleteDo they sell the muscadine jam? I don't think I've tried it.
DeleteIt's always so nice to make jam when fruit comes in season! I used to make a pepper jelly that was hot...and sweet! I loved it on tuna sandwiches! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dianne! Yes, when fruits are in season they have the taste and aroma of the season... Would you share the recipe for your pepper jelly? I'd like to try... :)
Deletewowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. what a delicious jams you got there, you really have been busy girl. those jams remains me the once my mother-i-law makes, she an expert on it, mmmm yummi yummi, You shopuld send a couple of jar to Costa rica, they are going to be well apreiated, I sure you that. jajajajajaja. I will take a good gla or a cup of that great mint tea you have there.
ReplyDeleteHugs my dear.
Thanks Walkiria. :)
DeleteI'm intrigued by your beautiful chilli and quince jam! :o
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine. It came as absolutely spontaneous idea but was tasty. Now I need to remember the recipe to make it again (when quince is in season).
DeleteWhat a lucky family to have you making jam; I am impressed...chili jam sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteRita
I use to make many preserves but lately with moving around so much I am less productive...:)
Deletewow you have been busy look forward to the recipes
ReplyDeleteI love chili jam and always have a jar in the fridge. I can't wait for jam season to arrive down under! Your jams look so good.
ReplyDeleteDo you make your chilli jam? I am hooked up now on this sweet yet spicy condiment.
DeleteI make chilli jam too but have never considered chilli and quince - sounds like a lovely creation.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you try it. Is quince in season where you live?
DeleteThese are great and they must taste great too! What's better than homemade jam?! Have a lovely Sunday X
ReplyDeleteWell, I haven't tried anything better than homemade jam, that's for sure! :)
DeleteI think homemade jam tastes AMAZING! I love it so much more than store bought. :)
ReplyDeleteI do to Shannon, and everyone in my family too. They are spoiled! :)
DeleteI also am intrigued by the chili jam! I have never had quince, so I have no clue what it might taste like! I love making homemade jam though ... so fun and delicious!
ReplyDeleteQuince is in season sometime in late September-October, ask for it in the store and try. I love it!
DeleteSweet deliciousness!! I love homemade jams! Yours look absolutely yummy! Love the photos :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteWhat a lovely array of jams...and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lizzy. I hope to catch a little breath between the berries season: blueberries will be ready to pick in a month or so.
DeleteIsn't it the best feeling in the world to look back over your creations after canning? I am inspired! Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lyndsay! You have it right: I look at my canning creations with a pride... :)
DeleteI just picked up strawberries yesterday.... big strawberry area here and they are fantastic. It's the only berry we get locally.... Need jam!
ReplyDeleteMaking jam is fun, go for it Katie! Thanks for visiting me here... :)
DeleteI love jam! I can't wait till the local fruit comes into season here! I love the assortment you have made! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Serena! The assortment is down to two as a chilli-quince jam was eaten in three days! :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful selection of jams. I envy you every single of those jams, especially this quince and chilli one. In my wildest dreams I could not imagine something like that, but this is sooo fascinating that I wish I could have tried at least a small tablespoon of this delicacy :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanna! Yes, it was a delicacy and it was gone in three days...:) When quince is in season I will make it again.
DeleteYou sure have been busy, very creative with the chili-quince jam, love the color.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norma! It's amazing how it came all together, I am still surprised, and there's no chilli-quince jam left...
DeleteOne day, I really need to try and make some jam, since I LOVE it!! Your strwaberry jam looks realy good.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Thank you Linda! I am glad you like it. Thanks for visiting me here...:)
DeleteI hereby christen thee Queen Jam :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
Choc Chip Uru
Awww, you are so sweet! Thank you! Cheers to you too! :)
DeleteIve never even had quince juice but you sure made amazing work with it - LOVE all this jelly and jam!
ReplyDeleteThanks Averie! Tart quince and spicy chilly with sweet strawberries made this jam one of the favorites: I made it to order for one person she loved it so much! Now I need to wait for a quince season to begin to make some more... :)
DeleteThanks Averie! Tart quince and spicy chilly with sweet strawberries made this jam one of the favorites: I made it to order for one person she loved it so much! Now I need to wait for a quince season to begin to make some more... :)
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