Super easy, delicious Spiced Plum Jam, made without pectin. Great way to use up extra and/or overripe plums. Perfect for gift-giving too. How to make spiced plum jam from fresh plums. I love autumn, and the glorious stone fruits that come with it. Fall isn’t just about pumpkin, you know. Living in Ottawa, I now…
Sweet Syrups & Spreads
Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
Thick, rich, fudgy and deeply chocolatey – this Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce is easily the best ice cream topping in existence. And it makes the BEST chocolate shake, hot chocolate and ice chocolate milk too! This homemade hot fudge sauce couldn’t be simpler to make, and you’ll never want to buy it from the store…
The Best Homemade Lemon Curd
Tangy, creamy and sweet, this homemade Lemon Curd is a versatile addition to many types of dessert, and is a summer favorite of mine! Lemon, sugar, eggs and butter are all you need to make this easy lemon curd! Tangy, tart flavor of lemon is PERFECT for desserts during summer. Lemonade and lemon sherbet are…
Concord Grape Jelly Recipe
Perfectly tart and sweet, this homemade Concord Grape Jelly recipe (Concord Grape Jam) is delicious on everything from toast to crumpets to pancakes and PB & J sandwiches, or to just eat straight out of the jar! This concord grape jelly recipe is easy to make, and a great way to use up that extra…
How to make Passion Fruit Curd
If you like passion fruit and want to preserve the wonderful tropical flavor of this fruit for longer, this deliciously creamy Passion Fruit Curd (Passion Fruit Butter) is the ideal solution! It’s amazingly versatile and can be used to as a filling or topping for a variety of desserts! I absolutely adore passion fruit, and…
The Best Cinnamon Toast Ever! (Creme Brulee Toast)
Sweet, crunchy, salty and addictive deliciousness – this is the Best Cinnamon Toast recipe (Creme Brulee Toast) that will give you perfect results every time! If you love sweet, crunchy cinnamon toast, then I’ve got a doozy in store for you guys today! This is the most simple cinnamon toast in the world, that is…
Easy Creamy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is creamy, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth soft and is packed with deep chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. You only need 5 ingredients to make this creamy chocolate buttercream frosting (and a spoon to eat it!) and it’s hassle-free to make because I use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate. This Creamy…
How to make Rose Syrup (Falooda Syrup) for cocktails and drinks
An easy and versatile Rose Syrup (or Vanilla Rose Syrup or Falooda Syrup) to elevate your cocktails and mocktails, to sweeten your teas and lattes, or drizzle over cakes, crepes and pancakes! This gorgeous floral syrup is made with rose water and is also used as the base for falooda (a rose syrup milkshake popular…
Chocolate Creme Patissiere (Chocolate Pastry Cream)
An easy and delicious recipe for Chocolate Creme Patissiere (Chocolate Pastry Cream) – a rich, creamy custard with deep chocolate flavor, that can be used in many types of dessert. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free friendly. If you’re looking for basic Vanilla Creme Patissiere, check out my post right here. Learning how…