First let’s consider the new Elderflower Gin Liqueur which Frost Magazine feels would be just the thing to sip whilst enjoying the equally scrummy Rosebud Preserves mince pies,
At just £24.95 /35cl/20% ABV, Elderflower Gin Liqueur is a heart warming delicious drink to enjoy over the festive season or to gift to family and friends.
Elspeth Biltoft, owner of Rosebud Preserves, says: “Following the popularity of our Seville Orange Marmalade Gin Liqueur we created a light and bright Elderflower Gin Liqueur in collaboration once again with our neighbours Spirit of Masham Distillery. We devised a wild Elderflower syrup made from the blossoms we gather in June from the hedgerows and coverts of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire, with just a hint of gooseberry to cut through the sweetness. Very generous quantities of young, freshly picked flowers, thick with their unique pollen, are locked into this syrup and blended with gin to produce a flavour like no other.
“The Spirit of Masham Distillery create a beautifully smooth, flavoursome and well-balanced spirit, to the London Dry Gin method, handcrafting it in small batches, using botanicals from their distinctive Masala Chai Tea and hops to give a lemon finish. To this they add the rich syrup and double distil.
“The result is a splendid Gin Liqueur capturing the very essence of an English Summer hedgerow, with buzzing insects, small birds, speckled butterflies and wildflowers, conjured in the scent and taste of every delicious sip.”
This new liqueur was influenced in part by Rosebud Preserves’ best-selling and award-winning Gooseberry & Elderflower Jam, so let’s just pop this on the list of delicious buys: Gooseberry & Elderflower Jam (£4.95/227g) Gooseberries 66%, unrefined sugar, water, fresh elderflowers 2%. Prepared with 66g of fruit per 100g. Total sugar content 60g per 100g.The perfect seasonal pairing of sharp summer gooseberries with the muscat scent of wild elderflower. Naturally set with unrefined sugar.
And now, oh Lordy, another irrisistible Yorkshire Callaboration – Mince Pies from Rosebud Preserves and Two Dales Bakery resulting in delicious mince pies comprising sweet all butter short crust pastry from Shipton Mill in Gloucestershire and free-range eggs from Wensleydale, generously filled with Rosebud Preserves Almond and Orange mincemeat.
Frost Magazine applauds the attention to detail that Rosebud Preserves insist upon, and the elegant grey gift box with its clear presentation lid reflects the quality of the mince pies @ £9.95 per box of 8.
All the above can be ordered from www.rosebudpreserves.co.uk. but don’t forget the rest of Rosebud Preserves products, which will make splendid gifts, or indeed, just buy them for yourself. But let’s leave the last words to Elspeth Biltoft, founder and owner of Rosebud Preserves and Hannah Parnell, baker and owner of Two Dales Bakery:
“We have sold our preserves to Hannah and David at the Two Dales Bakery for some time now and have great respect for their values and delicious artisan products. Their light as a feather all butter pastry perfectly complements our Almond & Orange Mincemeat, to create extra special mince pies with a combination of fresh Bramley apples, Californian almonds, plump vine fruits, orange and lemon zest and the added warmth of a little brandy. We really hope that customers enjoy these truly home baked mince pies and that they add a little pleasure and nostalgia to Christmas festivities.”
Hannah Parnell, baker and owner of Two Dales Bakery, says: “When we opened the bakery back in early 2019 we knew we wanted delicious, locally produced jam to serve alongside our own artisan breads and scones. We’ve stocked Rosebud Preserves jams and chutneys from day one and they are a hit with our customers. The products are carefully made with the best ingredients, something that we pride ourselves on doing here at the bakery.
“We were thrilled to be approached by the team at Rosebud Preserves to discuss a collaboration to make mince pies for Christmas. It was great fun developing the final pastry recipe to complement the delicious flavours of the mincemeat. We bake the pies fresh for each delivery and once they are out of the oven, sprinkle them with just a little sugar, ready for our customers to enjoy.”
The Dales Bakery products are hand-crafted using organic flours and long-fermentation methods that bring out a fantastic flavour and texture. They are available from an on-site shop and café as well as through a number of retailers in the area.
If you fancy making your own mince pies, then the Almond & Orange Mincemeat from the Rosebud Preserves can be obtained from: www.rosebudpreserves.co.uk:
Almond & Orange Mincemeat (£6.95/340g) also available as a Kilner Jar (£11.95/450g)
A great twist on a British classic. Simply prepared with fresh Bramley apples, plump vine fruits, lively citrus and a measure of brandy. This mincemeat does not contain any suet so it is suitable for vegetarians.