Dried Apricot Jam

Alrighty here it is, Dried Apricot Jam! You will need: A large pan A wooden spoon or silicone spatula A small plate A teaspoon A jug A sharp knife and a chopping board (for chopping the apricots) Kitchen scales A roasting tray A ladle A dessertspoon Two cloths Lemon juicer OR tablespoon 5-7 empty glassContinue reading “Dried Apricot Jam”

Jam in the time of Coronavirus: Preserving Arts

‘I think that part of the wrong turns that humanity takes is paying too much attention to the stories of power and not enough attention to the stories of jam.‘ Liz Slade The last week has seen catastrophic, and historic, upheaval in our society. We have witnessed a Tory government pledge to nationalise the economyContinue reading “Jam in the time of Coronavirus: Preserving Arts”

There’s More to Jam than Meets the Ear

Jam. The humble preserve, the stalwart of the cupboard. On my kitchen table, it sits meekly behind the chocolate spread and fashionable nut butters, waiting for the moment it is selected to be spread on our breakfast toast. Ever-present in our cupboards, it is a go-to at any time of day, spread liberally on crumpets,Continue reading “There’s More to Jam than Meets the Ear”