Cherry Guava Jelly

 

I'd never heard of cherry guavas, but there's a cherry guava tree in our new garden. I was told that it makes very good jam. The tree was a bit damaged when the roof tiles were replaced in November, but it nevertheless has produced a good crop of fruit. The fruit can just be eaten as they are, but I had a go at making jam with them. Actually, I made jelly, sieving out the peel and pips, because the pips are rather hard. It turned out well, with a nice colour, good set and a pleasantly tart taste. 

I also made loaves for rusks yesterday.

This morning I cut them into fingers and they are currently drying out in the oven

While I was in the kitchen, I made ice cream too, using double thick cream I bought at the market on Saturday

I went to the market as a visitor, rather than a stall holder. After a couple of markets where I sold very little, I decided it was time to throw in the towel. I suspect that all those who want puppets have bought them! My stall holder partner is still there, selling soap, so if I change my mind, I can always return. I may well do the winter markets, as socks and fingerless gloves are popular. In the meantime, it was a relief not to have to worry about preparing goods for market and not having an early start to the day to set up the stall.