Bursting with the fresh and vibrant flavor of summer, this beautiful and delicious Red Currant Jelly recipe is made without pectin, requires just two ingredients! © Marina Saprunova| Dreamstime.com Growing up in Germany and England, red currant jelly is something I … Continue reading →
Blackberry Jam
Bursting with concentrated blackberry flavor, this homemade blackberry jam is easy to make, thickens up beautifully without the addition of pectin, and can be used in LOTS of delicious ways (see blog post below for ideas)! Nothing beats homemade jam; store-bought just … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Whether … Continue reading →
Nonnettes (French Gingerbread Cakes)
French for "little nuns" and dating back to the Middle Ages, Nonnettes are small gingerbread cakes filled with jam and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze. They're absolutely irresistible! Gingerbread in a huge variety of forms can be found throughout the world, each … Continue reading →
Wild Huckleberry Jam
Learn how to make this exquisitely delicious huckleberry jam recipe from your freshly picked wild huckleberries! It's huckleberry season. And that means fresh huckleberry jam! We enjoyed red huckleberries a few weeks ago and now the black huckleberries are … Continue reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
This classic strawberry rhubarb jam recipe is sure to win you over with its wonderful burst of fresh and fruity flavor! Easy to make and includes canning instructions so you can make a bunch to last you through the year! Growing up I always looked forward to rhubarb … Continue reading →
Toasted Hazelnut & Date Spread
I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post. Any time we're invited to someone's house for dinner or something casual like a game night with snacks, I always like to bring along a little something as a thank you. Depending on how much time I have it can … Continue reading →
Peach Bacon Jam
Get ready for the ULTIMATE bacon jam! The combination of flavors will absolutely "wow" your taste buds and have you coming back for more! Is that making you drool? Because it's making me drool. And I've already had it several times. So I can fully vouch for the … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear Butter
If you're an apple butter fan you've got to try this with pears. A fuss-free recipe utilizing the slow cooker, simply dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic. The result is a wonderfully deep, caramelized flavor that comes from slow cooking the pears … Continue reading →
Plum Butter (Pflaumenmus)
Plum Butter brings back memories of the time I spent with my Oma and Opa growing up in southern Germany. There it's called Pflaumenmus and you can readily find it in any grocery store next to the jams and marmalades. My Oma used to make Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) … Continue reading →
Blueberry Lemon Apricot Jam
What says comfort like a slice of freshly baked bread slathered with butter and homemade jam? I've been experimenting with a few jams this Summer and this one has become a family favorite. The combination of blueberries-nectarines-lemons works beautifully and I'm sure … Continue reading →
Homemade Lemon Lime Marmalade
Lemon lime marmalade is fabulous but it's difficult to find in stores. And when you do it's generally a little pricey. So why not make your own? It's not only cheaper, it's tastes a lot better too! The question on your lips may be, "And why would I even want to make … Continue reading →
Linzer Kekse (Linzer Cookies)
You can never have too many kinds of Christmas cookies, especially when they're as good as these ones. All the way from Austria, welcome the Linzer Kekse! … Continue reading →
Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes (A Taste of Britain)
Thank you to Tate+Lyle® for sponsoring this post. Today I’m sharing a taste of Britain with you, a quintessential dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages. Exquisitely rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge … Continue reading →
PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling
It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! You didn't think for one second that I would let this day pass us by without making something to celebrate, now did you? A Daring Gourmet original, these are the softest, chewiest peanut butter sandwich cookies combining three … Continue reading →