{"product_id":"pine-needle-jelly-rynk","title":"Pine Needle Jelly 215 g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Pine Needle Jelly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate jelly full of \u003cstrong\u003eforest aromas and flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e. We make it from \u003cstrong\u003eyoung spruce shoots\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas fir\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are first steeped into a thick, fragrant \u003cstrong\u003esyrup\u003c\/strong\u003e. This, when combined with other ingredients, creates a unique jelly with a \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus-forest aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the jelly good for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal as an accompaniment \u003cstrong\u003eto both mild and aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially those with blue mold. It also pairs wonderfully with \u003cstrong\u003efish, game\u003c\/strong\u003e, or mushrooms and surprisingly works well in \u003cstrong\u003emixed drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e and cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the jelly tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a scent of needles, but you will also find fresh notes reminiscent of lime. The taste is sweet, slightly citrusy and tangy, with a light salty aftertaste. It easily scoops onto a spoon and spreads with a knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we make the jelly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe knew that \u003cstrong\u003eyoung spruce shoots\u003c\/strong\u003e are traditionally \u003cstrong\u003epreserved in sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e to make \u003cstrong\u003esyrup\u003c\/strong\u003e, which our grandmothers used for various \u003cstrong\u003ecolds\u003c\/strong\u003e and similar ailments. At the same time, we also knew that spruce shoots are an \u003cstrong\u003einteresting addition in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we started thinking about how to best utilize them. Since we already had successful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chutmoravy.cz\/vinnezele\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewine jelly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in our range, we thought: why not jelly from spruce shoots as well?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe agreed with the \u003cstrong\u003eforests of the city of Brno\u003c\/strong\u003e to help \u003cstrong\u003ewith the pruning of invasive trees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Moravian Karst, specifically near the village of Olomučany. And it was here that we had a \u003cstrong\u003epleasant coincidence\u003c\/strong\u003e that gave our jelly its unique character. In addition to spruces (1), there were also many uncoordinated \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas firs\u003c\/strong\u003e (2) growing in the forest that also needed pruning. We decided to collect their young shoots as well. (3) Even during the collection, we were captivated by \u003cstrong\u003etheir scent\u003c\/strong\u003e – completely different from the spruce. This difference became fully apparent in the car where we transported the shoots. Douglas fir has a very specific aroma that \u003cstrong\u003eresembles lime\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with spruce, it created a \u003cstrong\u003eunique blend of aromas and flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chutmoravy.cz\/zele-z-jehlici-rynk\"\u003epine needle jelly\u003c\/a\u003e its distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvested shoots are then \u003cstrong\u003epacked into barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they are \u003cstrong\u003elayered with sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e (4) and left to \u003cstrong\u003erest for several months\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sugar gradually draws out the water with flavor and aroma from the twigs, transforming into a thick, \u003cstrong\u003efragrant syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finally, we heat everything in a kettle (5) to dissolve the remaining sugar, and we bottle the syrup. (6) From it, by adding a few \u003cstrong\u003eother ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e, we create this forest-scented jelly. (7)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chut Moravy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58465858453848,"sku":"RY005","price":9.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0577\/4168\/files\/2115-5_zele-z-jehlici-chut-moravy-barevna.jpg?v=1791828721","url":"https:\/\/www.singular.shop\/en-sk\/products\/pine-needle-jelly-rynk","provider":"Singular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}