Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
I was excited to try Prosecco in jelly making and this jewel like jelly is the result. It is less sweet than most jellies, with a lot of tangy citrus flavor. The color comes from beautiful blood oranges.
Homemade bourbon vanilla bean paste makes the perfect gift for bakers. Keep a jar for yourself to use in place of vanilla extract or vanilla beans. Three ingredients and takes minutes to make!
I decided to spice things up by nestling vanilla beans and star anise in with the peaches. We felt that those spice notes would work great with the bourbon used in these lovelies.