Strawberry Jam Essence De Provence Recipes

STRAWBERRY JAM ESSENCE DE PROVENCE

Steps:

• Place one cup of sugar in the blender with lavender and vanilla. Blend till all fine and powdery.
• Add to sugar.
• Place strawberries in a heavy bottom pot stir in all the sugar. Let sit for 4 hour. Stirring a couple times till all the sugar is a syrup.
• Add lemon juice and butter if using.
• Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. When stirring it still is boiling.
• Stir in the liquid pectin bring back to a rolling boil. Then continue a rolling boil for 1 minute. Stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Ladle into prepared jars. Wipe rims and secure with lids and screw bands.
• Place in a hot water bath covered by 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes. Shut flame off and leave for 5 more minutes.
• Remove jars keeping upright. Place in a draft free place on a towel to cool completely.
• Let jars sit for 24 hours be sure jars are sealed. Remove bands wipe jars and label.
• Good for 1 year if stored in a cool dry dark pantry.

HERBES DE PROVENCE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first six ingredients to create marinade.
• Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade for at least two hours.
• Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 40 minutes (20-30 minutes for boneless breasts).
• Alternately, grill until cooked thoroughly using marinade to baste frequently.

PROVENCE LAVENDER CORDIAL-SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
• Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
• Add the lavender flowers (and the herbes de Provence, if using).
• Cover, and let flowers steep for 30-45 minutes.
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve or paper coffee filter into a measuring glass (with a lip for easy pouring).
• Add lemon juice.
• Pour into a clean container (preferably sterilized), cap, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze.
• Note: the syrup will not freeze solid-- you will be able to scoop out a spoonful easily!
• Stir a spoonful of Lavender Syrup into your favorite beverage! It's delicious in lemonade, tea or ice-water. Try it in my Provence Cocktail, recipe # 250030. OR, drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, scones, fruit, puddings, cakes or ice cream. Thicken with confectioner's sugar to make an exquisite glaze for cookies or cakes.
• Makes a beautiful hostess gift tied with a pretty ribbon!

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM BREAD (STRAWBERRY OR BLUEBERRY)

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
• In small bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beat 1 minute or until light and airy. Add brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.
• Stir into flour mixture only until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Fold in strawberries and nuts.
• Pour into a greased 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Let stand 10 minutes in pan.
• Turn out on rack to cool.