EDIBLE GIFTS
F O R F O O D I E S… M A P L E & S M O K E D B AC O N JA M
RECIPES ANGELA DRAKE PHOTOGRAPHY TOM REGESTER FOOD STYLING SAL HENLEY PROP STYLING TAMZIN FERDINANDO. *To sterilise glass jars, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Dry in the oven for 15-20 mins at gas 1, 140°C, fan 120°C until hot and completely dry. Boil metal lids and rubber seals for 10 mins, then leave to dry
Makes 2 x 300g jars Takes 55 mins Cost per jar £3.81 2 x 300g packs 10 smoked back bacon rashers, finely chopped 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 5 echalion shallots, halved lengthways and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 150g maple syrup 75ml cider vinegar 100g light brown sugar 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Heat a large, heavy-based flameproof casserole over a high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook the bacon for 3-4 mins, stirring, until cooked and any liquid has evaporated. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. 2 Return the casserole to a low heat and pour in the oil. Add the red onion and shallots and cook for 8-10 mins, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for a further 2-3 mins. 3 Add the maple syrup, cider vinegar and sugar and simmer, stirring, for 4-5 mins until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, then return the bacon to the casserole and let the mixture bubble over a medium heat for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. 4 Add the balsamic vinegar and cook for a further 10-15 mins until all the liquid has evaporated to leave a thick, chunky jam – as the mixture becomes stickier you will need to stir it more frequently. Season to taste with black pepper. Transfer to hot sterilised jars* and seal. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
COOK’S TIP Serve the jam warm or cold with crusty bread or cheese and crackers. Or try as a relish with burgers or macaroni cheese.
Each 15g serving contains Energy
Fat
Saturates
Sugars
Salt
180kJ 43kcal 2%
2g 3%
1g 3%
4g 5%
0.3g 6%
of the reference intake. See page 8. Carbohydrate 5g Protein 2g Fibre <1g
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