Comments on: Butterscotch Peach Jam http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/ Real food. Real life. It ain't always pretty. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:40:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Charmian Christie http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5371 Charmian Christie Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:54:30 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5371 @Heidi, I think your thumbprint cookies sound like a wonderful way to use this jam. They would definitely be decadent. We sugar-holics have to stick together. Have fun experimenting. @Heidi, I think your thumbprint cookies sound like a wonderful way to use this jam. They would definitely be decadent.

We sugar-holics have to stick together. Have fun experimenting.

]]> By: Heidi http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5366 Heidi Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:50:43 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5366 @Charmian Christie, Thank you for your reply! So quick and friendly! :) I definitely taste mostly brown sugar, but don't get me wrong: I am a sugar-holic and will eat every last drop of this! I'll try it in plain yogurt, and I'm a big fan of baked cheese with jam, too. I'm also thinking I could make a shortbread thumbprint cookie with it. Oh, the possibilities! @Charmian Christie, Thank you for your reply! So quick and friendly! :) I definitely taste mostly brown sugar, but don’t get me wrong: I am a sugar-holic and will eat every last drop of this! I’ll try it in plain yogurt, and I’m a big fan of baked cheese with jam, too. I’m also thinking I could make a shortbread thumbprint cookie with it. Oh, the possibilities!

]]> By: Charmian Christie http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5362 Charmian Christie Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:13:10 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5362 @Heidi, I'm really sorry you were disappointed in this jam. I hate going to a lot of trouble and not liking the results. I made this almost a year ago, but fortunately had a small jar left so I opened it to see how it tasted. Straight from the jar, I definitely taste butterscotch/brown sugar. The peach flavour is subtle but it's there. Almost apricot. It's not like a straight up peach jam. Again, I stirred it into plain yogurt and the peach flavour came out more. I'm not sure why. You might want to try this jam on crackers with plain cream cheese or brie. Go for a creamy base, not anything sweet. As for why it isn't peachy? Ripe peaches are best, especially tree-ripened. If they are picked too soon and "ripen" off the tree they don't develop their flavour -- ever. Also, last year was a stellar year for peaches -- the peachiest I've had in years. Perhaps this had something to do with it? Again, I'm sorry you aren't happy with the results. I hope my suggestion helps and that I haven't scared you off other recipes. @Heidi, I’m really sorry you were disappointed in this jam. I hate going to a lot of trouble and not liking the results.

I made this almost a year ago, but fortunately had a small jar left so I opened it to see how it tasted. Straight from the jar, I definitely taste butterscotch/brown sugar. The peach flavour is subtle but it’s there. Almost apricot. It’s not like a straight up peach jam. Again, I stirred it into plain yogurt and the peach flavour came out more. I’m not sure why. You might want to try this jam on crackers with plain cream cheese or brie. Go for a creamy base, not anything sweet.

As for why it isn’t peachy? Ripe peaches are best, especially tree-ripened. If they are picked too soon and “ripen” off the tree they don’t develop their flavour — ever.

Also, last year was a stellar year for peaches — the peachiest I’ve had in years. Perhaps this had something to do with it?

Again, I’m sorry you aren’t happy with the results. I hope my suggestion helps and that I haven’t scared you off other recipes.

]]> By: Heidi http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5361 Heidi Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:04:36 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-5361 I stumbled upon this recipe, found peaches on sale at my co-op, and took it as a sign that I should make this jam!... Maybe my peaches weren't ripe enough, but I can hardly taste them. Nor does it taste of butterscotch. :( Any tips? I stumbled upon this recipe, found peaches on sale at my co-op, and took it as a sign that I should make this jam!… Maybe my peaches weren’t ripe enough, but I can hardly taste them. Nor does it taste of butterscotch. :( Any tips?

]]> By: Christie's Corner http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2654 Christie's Corner Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:29:58 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2654 Apple Hill, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Hope you like the jam.<br /><br />Anonymous, I'm so glad you like the book. I, too, think it's great. I really appreciate you returning to let me (and others) know what you thought of the book. Much appreciated!! Apple Hill, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Hope you like the jam.

Anonymous, I'm so glad you like the book. I, too, think it's great. I really appreciate you returning to let me (and others) know what you thought of the book. Much appreciated!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2644 Anonymous Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:31:53 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2644 yes I did get the book and was very pleased with the set up of the book, the great step by step instructions, extra info in the sidebars, the fantastic variety of recipes. I know the book will be around till I'm a grandma and will be well used-probably splattered with all sorts of fruits and veggies! I am already planning this weekend's trip to the market-I'm thinking apricot jam....... yes I did get the book and was very pleased with the set up of the book, the great step by step instructions, extra info in the sidebars, the fantastic variety of recipes. I know the book will be around till I'm a grandma and will be well used-probably splattered with all sorts of fruits and veggies! I am already planning this weekend's trip to the market-I'm thinking apricot jam…….

]]> By: The Apple Hill Adventurer http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2633 The Apple Hill Adventurer Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:04:06 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2633 that jam sounds AMAZING! <br /><br />this is my first time at your blog, i cant wait to look around some more. yuummmy that jam sounds AMAZING!

this is my first time at your blog, i cant wait to look around some more. yuummmy

]]> By: Christie's Corner http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2617 Christie's Corner Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:48:32 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2617 Anonymous 1, if you do get a copy I'd love to know what you think of the book.<br /><br />Anonymous 2, I'd say I'm more food-obsessed than self-obsessed. Anonymous 1, if you do get a copy I'd love to know what you think of the book.

Anonymous 2, I'd say I'm more food-obsessed than self-obsessed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2616 Anonymous Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:31:57 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2616 "The brightness of the peach and the sweetness of the butterscotch popped against the tart yogurt." ???<br />???<br />???<br /><br />What kind of comment is that? It's just jam mixed into yogurt. Big deal. jeez foodbloggers are so self obsessed. "The brightness of the peach and the sweetness of the butterscotch popped against the tart yogurt." ???
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What kind of comment is that? It's just jam mixed into yogurt. Big deal. jeez foodbloggers are so self obsessed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2615 Anonymous Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:42:51 +0000 http://christiescorner.com/2009/08/10/butterscotch-peach-jam/#comment-2615 I agree 5 cups of suagr to 6 cups of fruit does seem like a bit much!I am interested in the book though, as I love preserving and have a gift card from Chapters left over from Mother's Day .... I agree 5 cups of suagr to 6 cups of fruit does seem like a bit much!I am interested in the book though, as I love preserving and have a gift card from Chapters left over from Mother's Day ….

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