So onward with the preserves. I was debating whether or not just to make the preserves or in something else. I was looking through my LONG list of items that I wanted to make and came across one that said "Strawberry Jelly Cupcakes". Jelly, preserves...they're similar, so I made the cupcake similar to the one in the Strawberry Jelly Cupcake. (So number 7 out of 10!)
After slaving away for hours, the cupcakes and the preserves actually turned out really nice. I actually only made 1/4 of the preserves and they fit perfectly into my 24 cupcakes. Topped these off with some colored buttercream [that I used for the harry potter cupcakes].
These actually turned out to be very popular. Apparently this is one of my friend's new favorites. What I have realized is that each one of my friends has a favorite. The ones that have my cupcakes the most definitely know which ones they'll want for their birthdays which reminds me that I need to start finding various things for various people's birthday and special events.
The preserves itself was not as tangy as I thought it would have been, but then again, most people don't really like too much grapefruit, but it was good regardless. I enjoyed it and I'm happy that my friends did too!
Make sure to check out what other SMS's have done with their preserves!
recipe for the cupcakes here [its on the lower half of the post]. recipe for the preserves here.
I love that you baked your jam in cupcakes. I put mine in cookies :D
ReplyDeleteThey looks super good, and I'm now desperate to see your Harry Potter cuppies!!
Katie xox
Nice job on the preserves! I had also hoped to make cupcakes and fill them with the preserves, but I didn't get a chance. The cupcakes look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for preserving with me this week; I feel the same way about being in baking groups for a challenge; a year ago I never would have tried this recipe, but now I think it's so much fun to try new things. The preserves and cupcakes both look amazing! Oh, and I agree about the sweetness, I think they could have had a bit less sugar.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about challenging myself, although you articulated it much better than I most likely would. The cupcakes were a really creative use for the preserves, and they look delicious!
ReplyDelete-Jen
I'm glad you decided to make the preserves. I loved them. Since you didn't find the jam tart enough, I highly recommend making the Strawberry Rhubarb version. I did and loved it.
ReplyDeleteHi Nina!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to have a go at the preserves for this week's SMS. What a creative use to put them in a cupcake! I made some jam thumbprints with mine, and my family really liked the results too. Your friends are very lucky to be the beneficiaries of your baking talent!
Hope to hear from you soon!
-Joy