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Mac Attack #20 – Fruit

29 June 2011

I thought it was high time I joined the party over at Mactweets and entered their latest macaron challenge. This month the theme is fruit, in celebration of the rich pickings on offer in this strange month of June. Last week I made my first ever batch of jam and this challenge presented a good opportunity to use it on something other than the kids’ toast. The jam is gooseberry and was made using an old Mrs Beeton recipe as dictated over the phone by my mother. It’s a little runny, but it tastes good and works well with elderflower buttercream in a pretty green macaron.

I had planned to pick some elderflowers to make this a more pretty picture but yesterday’s thunderstorm was not conducive to foraging. More jam to come I think, and probably more macarons to spread it on.
Hop over to Mactweets to see the other fruity offerings.
  

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  1. feedingboys says

    30 June 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Lovely looking jam and macs 🙂 The Elderflowers came and went really early this year. We've almost finished the six litres of cordial we made in May! Let me know if you spot any!!!!!

  2. Deeba PAB says

    30 June 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Pretty as can be, and ever so whimsical. I love that you made the jam at home, and the pairing sounds exquisite. So glad you could join us at MacTweets.

  3. Astral says

    30 June 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Gorgeous macs! I love the combination of flavours and the colour is lovely. x

  4. Sarah @Scrumptious Sally says

    1 July 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Gooseberries, elderflowers and Mrs. Beeton; how English! These look delicious, well done to you and your mum 😉

  5. Papillon Bleu says

    2 July 2011 at 10:02 pm

    You live in London and can make macaroons??? You are now officially my new best friend!!(giggles!)

  6. RollerScrapper says

    3 July 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I've never tasted either flavor but they sound delish!

  7. hicookery says

    3 July 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Very refreshing green color. I've never tasted gooseberry or elderflowers–very unique fillings for a pretty macaron. Welcome to Mactweets and can't wait to see more of your macs in the future.

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My name is Lucy Lovell, and as Vanilla Frost Cakes I have been making home baked, hand crafted cakes since November 2011. I am based in Ealing and deliver to personal and corporate clients across London, as well as two local cafes… More

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