Caramelised honey, clementines and fennel preserve
Other 10 Mins Prep · 40 Mins Cook
- Peel and slice the clementines into ¼cm-thick slices, discarding the seeds.
- Place the honey in a large saucepan over a high heat and simmer until it begins to smoke slightly. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Add the clementine slices, bay leaves and fennel seeds. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat and cook until the fruit softens, approx. 10 minutes.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens and has a loose, jam-like consistency, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a rapid bubble for 15-25 minutes. To test if the preserve is ready, place a saucer in the freezer for 10 minutes. Drop a teaspoonful of preserve onto the cold saucer. It should set almost immediately and hold its shape when you run your finger through the preserve.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the clementine juice.
- Pour into a sterilised bottle and allow to cool to room temperature. Seal once completely cool.
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