Disappointed that I'd missed the best of this year's elderflowers in time to make elderflower cordial, I was determined not to let another opportunity pass. On this morning's walk I managed to find a few blooms of creamy flowers left.
Which was just enough to combine with the gooseberries...
to make six jars of gooseberry and elderflower jam.
I love that the jam is such a wonderful garnet colour compared to the vivid green of the berries. I'm off to make some scones now... after all the jam needs to be sampled. I promise something textile related soon. On the other hand there are still enough gooseberries left to make some ice cream...P.S. Thank you for all your kind messages about Joe. While I was left with the anxiety of what might have been he has taken himself off on the coach to Glastonbury for five days... with not a care in the world! I guess that's how it should be.
Ooohhh, yum -- I wish I were there for some scones and your beautiful jam. And I love that you branch out from textiles and show us the rest of your life!
ReplyDeleteOh yummeeeeee Gina! You can't beat Gooseberry jam for scones or a jam sponge.
ReplyDeleteI made Gooseberry Curd - which has the advantage of not only using the home-grown goosegogs but also uses eggs from our hens :-) I can't admit to having mastered getting it to set stiff, but it tastes deeeee-licious! and would make a wondrous fool or icecream.
...must get back to baking for the village fete on Saturday...
bye
Celia
Nearly time for the annual gooseberry and elderflower cake binge here - yum!
ReplyDeleteAnd Celia's reminded me I need to bake for our fete on Sunday too. Oh blimey.
A very summery post today. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh! what a wonderful post, even if I am trying to avoid anything containing calories!! Your jam looks so pretty, and isn't it lovely opening a cupboard and seeing those jars of deliciousness. Good to know Joe is unscathed - it is the thoughts of what might have happened which do the damage.
ReplyDeleteI think our children are amazing sometimes and can certainly teach us a thing or two!! I'm sure he'll have a great time at Glasto!!
ReplyDeleteyour jam looks scrummy!
xxxx
So sorry to hear about Joe's accident - that must have been such a shock. It's great that you turned to cooking - such a lovely and productive to channel all the anxiety away. I hope you're over the shock and that this weekend brings lots of stress-free relaxation.
ReplyDeleteOh how yummy! I think we'll be picking our gooseberries this weekend. One of these days I must learn how to make jam. But at least there'll be ice cream in the meantime! K x
ReplyDeleteI don't mind a bit if it is ALL food - your cooking is inspirational (as well as delicious to dream about)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy just looking at the food you create x
ReplyDeleteOooooh! Delish! Lucy x
ReplyDeleteHi, I made some Gooseberry jam today as well. I didn't know you could add elderflower. I will try next year. By the way, I like your website!
ReplyDeleteKind regards, Madelief