Rachel Saunders | The Splendid Table

Rachel Saunders is the founder of the Blue Chair Fruit Company, an artisanal jam and marmalade company. She is also the author of The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook.

Recipes and Stories by Rachel Saunders

Lemon and Pink Grapefruit Marmalade
This is the perfect everyday marmalade: coarsely cut grapefruit and thinly sliced lemon suspended in a sparkling citrus jelly. The grapefruit is blanched twice and the lemons once, rinsing out some of their bitterness and balancing their flavors. It is tart yet not astringent, delicate but full of fruit, flavorful yet not overpowering.
Pear Jam with Rosemary and Pine
Pear goes naturally with herbs, and the combination of pear and rosemary is particularly delicious. Pinecone bud syrup has a dark chestnut color and wintry pine flavor. Here, it combines seamlessly with the rosemary and pears to create a warm and very autumnal jam.
Early Girl Tomato Marmalade
Tomato marmalades are the perfect partners for crackers, cornbread, or sourdough.

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