Nothing beats the heat like a cool refreshing drink and this shrub is just that! A shrub is basically a fruit-based simple syrup with vinegar. The vinegar may seem strange but it really is the perfect addition. Add some of this shrub to club soda or your favorite cocktail. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Just Jan's Organic Strawberry Spread 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1 Tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar (optional) 5 leaves fresh basil (optional) Instructions: Pour water and sugar into a medium saucepan. Simmer on medium heat until a light syrup forms. Turn off heat and stir in strawberry spread until combined. Strain the syrup to remove any strawberry bits. Add vinegar and stir to...
Homemade Creme Fraiche
1 Pint Heavy Cream
3 Tbsp. Buttermilk
Simple put the cream in a clean jar, add buttermilk and let it sit out on your counter for 24 hours. Give it a stir if you like. You should have a jar of creamy tangy goodness. The good bacteria introduced into the cream by the buttermilk makes it tangy the cream gives it the richness much like sour cream yet SO much better.
The creme fraiche will last for about 2 weeks in your refrigerator. Once you have it, there are so many ways to add it to recipes and enhance anything from soups to kicking up whipped cream.
Whip softened unsalted butter until fluffy. Combine softened butter together with desired ingredients until well combined.
1 stick of butter to 1/2 c. Just Jan’s Fruit Spread
