Temptations

A few days ago I was talking about feeling remorse for not having bought Apricots at the market.  We have a lovely organic green grocer in the town centre and he had some lovely Apricots to make jam. I spotted them on our walk this morning and asked him to hold it for me.  I couldn't see myself or Victor lugging 5kg of Apricots on our 5km walk!

I picked them up later in the day and found the green grocer's wife at the back of the counter this time.  And mentioned to her that I was making Apricot jam for the first time.  She was instantly alert and helpful.  She gave me her grandmother's recipe and all the hints that go with it. What a lovely surprise.

Armed with my new found knowledge I ventured to the supermarket to buy 'Jam setting sugar'.  Forgot! This is a little country town and they don't 'need' jam setting sugar. The ladies here use 'normal' sugar and pectin ! Baha !  BUT, the helpful lady in the supermarket suggested 'jam setter'.  Never heard of it, but I bought some anyway.

My friendly neighbour dropped by today armed with heaps of plants and cuttings for me from her garden.  Such a lovely generous soul. She ran back to her house and returned with 3 recipes to make Apricot jam and instructed me to use the whole packet of 'jam setter'. 

I have prepared my Apricots. Tomorrow you will know better.....