tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post7690133137471595168..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Apricot, nectarine and vanilla jamJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72740441311474590812015-03-10T08:45:42.381+11:002015-03-10T08:45:42.381+11:00Oh what a stunning combo for jam! I miss Aussie ap...Oh what a stunning combo for jam! I miss Aussie apricots so much. g fan of jam with cream cheese on bread here too :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972771695771196585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-20829276589155024262015-03-04T19:54:52.154+11:002015-03-04T19:54:52.154+11:00I love looking at your blog and reminding myself w...I love looking at your blog and reminding myself what will be coming into season in about six month! I love apricots and peaches - they all seem so far away. Luckily, I still have some of last summer's fruit as jam tucked away!Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-15668554597379261382015-03-04T15:38:39.757+11:002015-03-04T15:38:39.757+11:00Oooh I have never made jam before. It's not ap...Oooh I have never made jam before. It's not apricot season here yet, but in a few months I'll have to try making this. It looks like it makes lovely gifts, too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8140008500494555662015-03-02T11:19:20.054+11:002015-03-02T11:19:20.054+11:00Thank Lorraine - yes it is very satisfying to eat ...Thank Lorraine - yes it is very satisfying to eat jam I have made myself - nice to know what it in it and that the fruit can be enjoyed for longer!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29078733102155854932015-03-02T11:18:32.261+11:002015-03-02T11:18:32.261+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - sometimes I worry how well the ja...Thanks Cakelaw - sometimes I worry how well the jam lasts with less jam but it seems ok - I did read the less jam means it is likely to last only 6 months rather than 12 months but we can get through the jam in that timeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40130321120914716962015-03-02T11:17:47.643+11:002015-03-02T11:17:47.643+11:00Thanks Kate Thanks Kate Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-17910420670700554872015-03-02T11:17:35.436+11:002015-03-02T11:17:35.436+11:00Thanks Charlie - the carols are great to watch bec...Thanks Charlie - the carols are great to watch because they are fun but also because I can wrap presents while they are on without having to concentrate on the telly too much - and perhaps there just weren't enough challenges for me on Christmas eve this year and I had to create some :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79781657351627214512015-03-02T11:16:35.396+11:002015-03-02T11:16:35.396+11:00Thanks Kate - there are many rewards for the crazy...Thanks Kate - there are many rewards for the crazy jam making! (but this is one reason that having summer and Christmas at separate times of year in the Northern Hemisphere is a good thing!)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-12432969883445085182015-03-02T11:15:27.129+11:002015-03-02T11:15:27.129+11:00Thanks Louise - the apricots seemed so cheap just ...Thanks Louise - the apricots seemed so cheap just before Christmas so the timing was a bit awkward but it is lovely to be able to enjoy them in jam for months to come.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61413961227666573452015-03-02T11:14:39.719+11:002015-03-02T11:14:39.719+11:00Thanks MaeThanks MaeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-62612719156737987002015-03-02T11:14:31.593+11:002015-03-02T11:14:31.593+11:00Thanks Caeli - your granny's farm sounds heave...Thanks Caeli - your granny's farm sounds heavenly - my grandmother had an apricot tree and it brings back wonderful memories but never had fig trees in my childhood - if I did I might love them more now. And I remember jam and cream on fresh white bread as a treat in my childhood - never do it now but when I think of it I just wish for it and all the joy that went with it.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32871277664155191032015-03-02T11:05:34.089+11:002015-03-02T11:05:34.089+11:00Thanks Janie - supermarket jam and homemade are wo...Thanks Janie - supermarket jam and homemade are worlds apart - hope you can find a use for yours (glazing a cake?) and there is something lovely and homely about making jamJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2433654872682418042015-03-02T11:04:25.571+11:002015-03-02T11:04:25.571+11:00Thanks Veganopoulous - I prefer apricots too but h...Thanks Veganopoulous - I prefer apricots too but have learnt that they just aren't about that much and that is why they are less common in baked goods - should preserve more in their short seasonJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67874998201607048072015-03-02T11:03:34.597+11:002015-03-02T11:03:34.597+11:00Thanks Kari - I specially bought jars with gifts i...Thanks Kari - I specially bought jars with gifts in mind! And I think I must have been more organised on christmas eve than usual or perhaps I just thought I would experienced enough to make it easy!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-50849365634675217472015-03-02T11:02:24.248+11:002015-03-02T11:02:24.248+11:00Thanks Shaheen - apricot and brie sounds like an a...Thanks Shaheen - apricot and brie sounds like an amazing combination - reminds me of this recipe I bookmarked a while ago http://www.withaspin.com/2014/10/15/fast-and-fabulous-apricot-bites/ - hope you had a good weekend - ours was busy tooJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23835258778043207272015-03-02T06:24:25.728+11:002015-03-02T06:24:25.728+11:00I love making jam-I'm not sure why but there&#...I love making jam-I'm not sure why but there's something really satisfying about making something sweet that prolongs your favourite fruit.Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-17444373423102335382015-03-01T22:15:51.825+11:002015-03-01T22:15:51.825+11:00Homemade jam is the best, isn't it. I am impr...Homemade jam is the best, isn't it. I am impressed with how little sugar you needed.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-15550304855366985602015-02-28T11:51:34.753+11:002015-02-28T11:51:34.753+11:00What a gorgeous combination of fruits and beautifu...What a gorgeous combination of fruits and beautiful gift!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092193785206077083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72466332293881875892015-02-28T09:58:12.386+11:002015-02-28T09:58:12.386+11:00I love to watch those Carols too and I'm alway...I love to watch those Carols too and I'm always so sad when they end. I can't believe you took on jam making on Christmas Eve! Are there not enough challenges on Christmas Eve? I'm super-impressed. Very well done and I think the combination of apricots and nectarines with a bit of vanilla is wonderful. What a beautiful gift xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59333934198590840092015-02-28T07:48:57.345+11:002015-02-28T07:48:57.345+11:00You must be bonkers! Jam-making on Christmas Eve? ...You must be bonkers! Jam-making on Christmas Eve? Still.... you're reaping the rewards now! This jam sounds full of amazing flavours and looks delicious. I can totally see how it would be great with cream cheese and sourdough! Lovely xGluten Free Alchemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599801401879799252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37184011240044741912015-02-28T01:37:34.994+11:002015-02-28T01:37:34.994+11:00You are always so busy stuffing us with deliciousn...You are always so busy stuffing us with deliciousness, Johanna. Apricot Jam sounds lovely right at the moment. It doesn't have to be Christmas time to yearn for it at all!!!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing...~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58009116480238636112015-02-28T00:40:13.732+11:002015-02-28T00:40:13.732+11:00So delicious looking!So delicious looking!Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28943591053876852532015-02-27T23:35:25.765+11:002015-02-27T23:35:25.765+11:00Not sure what happened to my last comment so I'...Not sure what happened to my last comment so I'll try again....this looks so lovely, I can almost taste it! I have such fond memories of homemade jam from my Granny at her farm. Apricot jam and fig jam were always my favourites, though I loved the strawberry and mulberry jams as well. On fresh bread with cream, oh what a treat...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34581078042776285702015-02-27T22:49:21.687+11:002015-02-27T22:49:21.687+11:00Corrrr, I bet that jam tastes gorgeous and I have ...Corrrr, I bet that jam tastes gorgeous and I have to agree with Kari, waaaay too daunting for me to consider making jam on xmas eve! I bet the upside was that your kitchen smelt heavenly of xmas morning :)<br />Janie x<br />PS I bought a jar of apricot jam form the supermarket recently and will probably end up binning it if I can't think of a bake to hide it in. It is a massive disappointment :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296489870998273369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-83944141604000961012015-02-27T21:31:29.951+11:002015-02-27T21:31:29.951+11:00Very impressive! I love apricot jam, I have always...Very impressive! I love apricot jam, I have always preferred apricots in most sweet things (apricot Danish over apple any day) ;)Veganopouloushttp://www.veganopoulous.com/noreply@blogger.com