Monday, May 13, 2013

Appalachian Spring & Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper Jam

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 Spring is here full force in the south, glorious and green. I'm making the most of the bounty it brings by standing over my stove and making far too much jam. Last week it was this sweet-savory strawberry balsamic. It's lovely on an english muffin with few strips of bacon.  I'm trying out rhubarb vanilla today, fingers crossed it's just as good!

Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper Jam
Adapted from Epicurious

4 cups strawberries, chopped
3 cups sugar
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
 
 In a small heavy saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring, and skim surface. Simmer mixture, stirring and skimming foam occasionally, 15 minutes, or until thickened and translucent. Remove pan from heat and cool preserves completely. Jam will keep, covered and chilled, 1 month. 



123 comments:

  1. Oh I must try this recipe. It sounds delicious.

    You always the loveliest pictures. So beautiful.

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  2. Stop it right now. These pictures are too good, Hannah. Wow.

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  3. Those pictures are so lovely. It really transports me there! And that jam looks wonderful.

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  4. Where did you get that dress? It looks like the perfect thing for summer.

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  5. I visit my Dad in the mountains of North Carolina every summer and I can't get over how gorgeous the scenery is. They have the best produce I've ever tasted, too. I love the peppery sharp flavors in this jam.

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  6. Oh, Hannah! This is about my favorite post so far. :) Such gorgeous photos. And this jam sounds so amazing. I've never had bacon with jam before, but I'm an advocate for cheese & jam, so I really should give it a try.

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  7. Love your blog. I'm going to try this recipe. It's strawberry season in England.

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  8. gracious, that jam sounds delightful. would one alter the cooking time at all if one were to can it?

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  9. well i'll be trying this soon! our strawberries will be ready in a few weeks, and i needed some more strawberry jam recipes.

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  10. Your photos are always breath-taking and these are no exception!

    I'm also looking forward to making tons of jam- I'll have to try this recipe once I get my hands on some strawberries!

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  11. Hannah, absolutely stunning photographs. They drew me in and it felt real even though I was just in my dreams :)

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  12. Love these flavor combinations!! Sound delicious!

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  13. Hannah, your photographs are always so simply stunning that I find myself staring at the photo for minutes. I also have to say that your title made me think of Copland's ballet and it's no wonder the music turned out so beautiful- the landscape is inspiring.

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  14. Love the addition of balsamic here. A perfect "marriage" with fresh strawberries!

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  15. Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to try the jam...and the rhubarb vanilla too!

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  16. Sweet and spicy--I will give it a shot! Happy Nesting.

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  17. This post really makes me miss home (Arkansas). The jam looks delicious- love strawberries with the heat of black pepper!

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  18. Wow lovely photos and I need to try my hands at jam making!

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  19. Your photos are so lovely! Every one of them makes me feel like I am transported from the hustle of the city to a magical place... just beautiful.


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  20. Looks yummy like usual. I'm not sure about the black pepper though... Is it just a spice in the jam?

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  21. I like the addition of balsamic. Nice photos of you and the nature. xo
    - Vinnie

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  22. I made a Strawberry-Balsamic-Pink Peppercorn Preserves and they were amazing, can't wait to try yours! I've been following your blog for a long time now, and you're just so inspiring! I put my preserves on a savory shortcake with, wait for it... FRIED CHICKEN! So good, I swear! Love everything you do and here's a linky to my post...

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  23. Every spring/summer our starfruit tree would produce a crazy amount of starfruit. We would then proceed to give it to everyone we knew and make vast amounts of starfruit jam. Not very common here but its pretty good :)

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  24. I love that over ice cream, never thought to make it into jam. Yum!

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  25. That place seems to be so so charming, perfect to have that lovely jam with English muffin as a snack, well done, I'm hungry from watching! :)

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  26. I've been following your blog for a looong time - I think this may be the best set of photos you've ever posted. Do you sell copies of any of these?


    Btw - congrats on finding TAB ;)

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  27. Totally heard Aaron Copland in my head when I read this title. :)

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  28. Hannah I need to be surrounded by that greenery ... wow! That jam doesn't look half bad either.

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  29. Those pictures are lovely! And I am so going to try that jam what a great combo.

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  30. I just adore the story that your photos tell, no words necessary.

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  31. THis property looks absolutely breath taking. I would be just fine hanging out there for weeks without visitors - soaking up the the beauty of the animals and landscape. Inspiring!

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  32. Hi There.

    I just tried making Rhubarb lavender jam the other day. I think it would be something for you. Really. Try it.

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  33. Seriously these photos are amazing! I just want to jump in them and be there!! You are a very talented photographer !

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  35. I love the sound of this. I love balsamic. And berries. And black pepper. I can hot pepper jelly but this sounds just so amazing. I want some now!

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  36. I love your photos. (And your dress is so cute too.) Strawberry balsamic black pepper jam sounds so intriguing. Just looking at your blog transports me to a whole other place.

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  37. Gorgeous photos! I loathe black pepper with a passion (uncouth, I know) so can't say I'll be making this jam, but it does look delicious!

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  38. Wow, the photos are really good! I get a lot of inspiration from you, thanx!

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  39. Your photography style is so inspiring!

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  40. These photos are amazing, esoecially the fourth <3 I wish I could be there right now!

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  41. This sounds so delicious! I was drawn in by the photo, but the addition of pepper and balsamic vinegar sounds like a tasty variant on the usual strawberry jam!

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  42. I'm commenting because I love your new header!!!! You should make a header for every season and rotate. How is your cookbook coming? So excited for it to come out. I'm so gonna eat it up:]

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  43. This post singlehandedly made me make jam this weekend. I made rhubarb rosemary vanilla jam and a couple jars of strawberry basil balsamic. My first try, and the results were decent, but can be greatly improved. I can't wait to try a few more combinations this week!

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  44. Loved making this but must say I only used 1 cup of sugar and that was plenty! Super yummy!

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  45. Lovely blog, gorgeous photos! I'm following you!

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  47. I've never made jam before, but I somehow stumbled upon this recipe and gave it a shot. O.M.G. this is SO good! I love how the balsamic deepens the flavor of the strawberries and cuts the sweetness to a perfect level, and the little bites of heat from the cracked pepper are perfect! Thanks for the great recipe and inspiration!

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  48. I've only ever made strawberry and rasperry jams, but this recipe makes it seem decently easy to make a great strawberry-balsamic jam. Should be tasty. Cheers

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