Morabay-e Yaghoot-e Sorkh - Persian Redcurrant Jam: A Jewel of Summer
Welcome to the world of Morabaye Yaghoot-e Sorkh—the Persian name I’ve bestowed upon my beloved redcurrant jam. This jam has become one of my all-time favourites, thanks to its tangy taste that dances on the tongue and reminds me of Morabaye Albaloo (sour cherry jam). If you're a fan of the latter, get ready for a new jam crush!
Now, as someone who revels in the sun-soaked joys of summer, I’m thrilled by the bounty of fresh berries this season brings. Between savouring them fresh and stashing them away for later, there’s nothing quite like turning them into delicious jams that keep the sunny vibes alive throughout the year.
Moraba-ye Toot Farangi - Persian Strawberry Jam
Persian strawberry jam is a delightful treat that brings together the vibrant flavours of fresh strawberries and the unique essence of rose water and vanilla. This recipe holds a special place in my heart, as I picked these strawberries myself at a local farm. Strawberry picking is a joyful activity that always brings back fond memories of my childhood.
Moraba-ye Pooste Hendevaneh - Watermelon Rind Jam
Moraba-ye Pooste Hendevaneh is a jam made of the white rind, between the skin and flesh of a watermelon. The jam doesn’t actually taste of watermelon. What gives the jam its flavours are the other ingredients you add to it: In this case cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, lemon juice and lemon zest. This means you can experiment with it and add any flavours you like it to have. The watermelon rind gives this jam an unusual texture, that makes it really unique among jams.
Moraba-ye Havij - Carrot Jam
Moraba-ye Havij aka carrot jam is one of my favourites! My Maman used to make it a lot and so it takes me right back to my childhood. When I tell people about carrot jam, they often react surprised. That’s what I like about this jam! It’s not very common in other cuisines and so it gives people the opportunity to try something new. I encourage you to give it a try!
Kumquat Marmalade
Kumquat Marmalade is my favourite, because it is not as bitter as other marmalades - at least not if you follow my recipe. Also, it’s one of the many jams and marmalades my Maman used to make and still makes, so I have plenty of happy memories around it. When I saw that my local fruit and veg shop had kumquats, I just had to take the opportunity to turn them into a jar of nostalgia.