This is why Boyfriend and I had a super busy weekend. Last year's blackberry brandy went down so well, we thought we'd do it again this year. Boyfriend's dad loved it so much we thought we'd help him get his own batch on the go too. So off we went, rucksack full of tupperwares ready to fill them. We weren't sure if we were going to be too late, I've been seeing ripe blackberries in south London for a couple of months now. But oh no, we were not to be disappointed. In total, we picked 3kg. Yes 3kg!!!! So want to see the work in progress?
Isn't it beautiful? ;-)
And of course there was some 1kg left after that as well, so I got my little apron on (well metaphorically you know) and used up the last of my spare glass jars to make some blackberry jam! The smell in the kitchen was simply divine! I'm now tempted to go pick some more to make some blackberry and apple leather...!
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I haven't made it out picking yet, but our strawberry jam is almost finished, so it's time for a new jar, methinks.
So jealous of all your jam and brandy making abilities!
where'd you get the brandy jars???i'm off to pilfer from my neighbour's hedge this afternoon...
The demijohns? From Wilkinsons!! We got ours last year but got another one for Boyfriend's dad this year, so I know they're still selling them. Around £5 so won't break the bank either!
Its my addiction too!! My arms look as if I "self harm" !!!! xxxx
goodness me, 3 whole kg? that's loads! Impressive.
Years ago my parents used to make wine out of dandelion flowers because they were free. I remember having to pick a LOT of dandelions.
Aaah she only had ballet pumps on so she took them off in case they fell off into the mud. That photo doesn't really demonstrate how high up we were!!
Wow - and I thought we had a glut here! Love the sound of the 'leather' - I think I'll get onto making some of that this weekend.
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