R. Great Ouse
Yesterday we went for a walk along the river bank which lies just behind our house. It was a pretty dismal grey day but we wanted to see how the river looked after all the recent rain, so clad in stout wellies and barbours we set off. The water was rather dark and muddy looking but it wasn't enough to deter one or two fisherman. Even in the damp mist nature didn't disappoint, the autumn colours were just beginning to show and the haw berries looked fantastic with droplets of rain hanging from the branches.
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I have loved foraging since I was a small child being taken on blackberry picking expeditions in rural Sussex and since those far ago beginnings I have learnt the delights of making Sloe Gin, Rose Hip Syrup, Elderflower Champagne and a myriad of other cordials and condiments. Today David had to fashion a walking stick from the hedgerow in order to reach the crab apples we had come in search of, but we managed to pick about 10 pound of gorgeous golden fruit. Once home, after a welcome, warming cuppa (and a choccy biscuit) we washed and cooked our precious haul.
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10lb spiced crab apples
After leaving to drip through a jelly bag over night, today we made loads of jars of delicious Spiced Crab Apple Jelly.
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