West Indies PantryBananaquit tea towel and Sorrel Jelly Bundle.
Our Sorrel Jelly (Great Taste Winner 2024) is made using flor de Jamaica (known also as wild hibiscus in the West Indies) which is steeped in freshly boiled water with cinnamon sticks, cloves and dried bayleaf. The water turns a deep burgundy colour. In the Caribbean this is usually enjoyed sweetened and chilled especially around Christmas time but it can be consumed throughout the year. I decided to make Sorrel Jelly using this favourite seasonal beverage because it was the perfect reminder of the Caribbean. It is both sweet and tangy, with a kiss of cinnamon. Wonderful on toast, crumpets, crackers, with cheese or in porridge! Anything you usually put jam on, you can use this jelly instead!
West Indies Pantry Sorrel Jelly (200g) contains:
Organic Sorrel Juice (no sugar added, diluted)
Cane jam sugar (with pectin)
Spices (cinnamon, clove and bayleaf)
Organic Orange juice
Organic lemon juice
No preservatives. No gelatine. Gluten free.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Produced in Scotland.
Certified Vegan by The Vegan Society.
When my family would visit our sister island Tobago, we stayed in a self catering residence called the Bananaquit. In the garden, there would be lots of these tiny birds (Bananaquits) flitting about eating bananas and any other fresh fruit put out for them. It was quite the sight to see and remains a part of our cherished memories. For me this tea towel brings joy.
