It all started when Chris asked why I didn't eat his blackberry jam. I replied that I wasn't that keen on blackberries, except in a crumble, but if he made some raspberry jam, I would definitely eat that as it is my favourite. While visiting Mum and Dad on Sunday, we picked some raspberries and apples. The raspberries and two apples were destined to become jam.
The jam was duly made and had the most lovely colour. Chris added the apples as we didn't have quite enough raspberries for the recipe.
The jam had a lovely rich jewel-like colour - I was very excited about tasting it. It reached setting point very quickly (Chris used jam sugar which has added pectin, and no doubt the apples helped too).
Last night, I had the very good idea of making scones and getting some cream, which is what I did today.
It is amazing to think that the raspberries and apples were still on the plant/tree just two days ago. The jam is delicious and has an extremely good set on it too. Yum!
Ooh there's nothing better than homemade jam on a scone! Scrummy!
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Dear Victoria
DeleteThank you for your comment. The scones were delicious (although I ate too much and couldn't eat anything else all evening! Serves me right).
Best wishes
Ellie
That jam looks wonderful, and such a bright vivid colour! That's the beauty of jam, that you can just throw in whatever you have and try different flavour combinations. Your scones look perfect, by the way! x
ReplyDeleteDear Gillian
DeleteThank you for your comment. It is a lovely coloured jam and has set like concrete, but tastes very nice. The scones are a recipe on Jooles' blog ( http://sewsweetviolet.blogspot.co.uk/ ) and work really well, although they need to be eaten within 2 days (not a problem in our house).
Best wishes
Ellie
Yum indeed!
ReplyDeleteIf it's too set you probably didn't need the jam sugar. I make berry jellies with an apple or two included for the set and just use granulated sugar.
Those dressed up scones are mouthwatering :D
Dear Annie
DeleteThank you for your comment. I am sure you are right about the jam sugar - and adding apples probably made it worse. Still, although it needs a bit more time and care to encourage the jam to spread on the toast/scone, it does taste lovely.
Best wishes
Ellie
Raspberry jam is one of my favourites. I use granulated sugar and the juice of a lemon. I get a nice soft set.
ReplyDeleteDear Cookie Jar
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. Perhaps next year we'll experiment and use granulated sugar to get a softer set. The jam does have a very nice flavour though.
Best wishes
Ellie
What a wonderful combination ~ it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne
Dear Anne
DeleteThank you for your comment. The colour is very beautiful and the scones, cream and jam is a winning combination. I think it is one of my all time favourite treats.
Best wishes
Ellie