Saturday there was a definite nip of Autumn in the air. On the way home from Llandudno we opted to drive 'over the tops' rather than on the busy A55 and were rewarded with long shadows, golden fields harvested of their crops and glimpses of the sea glittering in distance as the sun was setting. My frequent shouts to stop the car to take a photo were not appreciated!
Time to pick Elderberries ripe on the bush in the garden and the perfect preserve for me is Elderberry and Apple jelly as I've collected lots of windfalls too. I'm not that keen on making jelly preserves as they always seem a bit wasteful of the fruit, but this one is a tried and tested recipe torn from a magazine many years ago and stored in my Successful Recipes file. I've put the fruit pulp out for the birds and hope they will find it to their taste.
I was tempted to buy some Joanna Sheen Country Kitchen stamps I spied in the craft shop in Llandudno at a bargain price. I've not tried this brand before but they were just the job for decorating my jam jars. I always think I will remember what's in a jar just by looking at it but I have to admit I've opened more than one jar of jam only to find its chutney!
Supplies: Joanna Sheen Country Kitchen Crabapple CL05; PTI Tag Sale #1 die; various Copic markers
Once again, Ann, you make me smile across the miles.....what lovely pictures of your country and that jam looks delish!
ReplyDeleteAnn, such beautiful pictures make me sigh... The curved lines are so soft and the sky reflects the autumn colors... And I'm not really a foodie, but the jam made my mouth water!
ReplyDeleteI bet your jelly is delicious! The stamped tag makes a lovely touch. The top photograph is an idyllic Autumn scene. I love Autumn too!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really pretty area that you live in . Jam sounds delicious. Have been picking blackberries this past fortnight but eating them with a bowlful of yogurt each night so alas non left for making jam with. Hugs mrs a..
ReplyDeleteAnn it is so good to see your beautiful pictures! Your jelly looks wonderful, especially with your pretty tag!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful pictures with us. The jam looks delicious ! Beautiful jar and tag. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYour first photo is FABULOUS,. AND I love the jamcards. I wish I lived nearer by .... I should eat a slice of bread with those blueberry jam!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour packaging makes my typewritten jam jar labels seem austere. The landscape reminds me of Dwygyfylchi where we stayed in a friend's caravan once (before the expressway or the wind turbines).
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