Winter Jam Shortcakes

Winter Jam Shortcakes RecipeWith daffodils popping through the moist cool ground and the confines of hibernation melting away with warming temps, I feel a little giddy with  the anticipation of Spring.  March struggles to catch its bearings, finding itself in a weather tug-of-war, one foot lingering in winter and the other eager for Spring.  We wait and watch for indications that Winter has gone to bed for yet another year; that it is safe to pack away the coats, scarves, and gloves.  I find myself in my own tug-of-war between leaving behind the slower, reclusive life of Winter, and the birth and awakening of a new season.  I am anxious to feel the soil between my fingers as I place new plants in my flower beds.  I will soon be able to pull the covers off abandoned patio furniture and welcome J home from New York to the warmer climate of Southern California.  Most of all, my taste buds are beginning to stir for the long awaited Spring fruits and vegetables at the farmers market and the possibilites they hold for new recipes.
Winter Jam Shortcakes RecipeWinter Jam Shortcakes RecipeWinter Jam Shortcakes RecipeSo, enough with winter, right?  I have to agree.  However, with the official beginning of Spring still two weeks away, I thought this recipe was a fine way to bid a fond farewell to a season which offers a quiet respite following the hectic race we run between Thanksgiving and New Years.  This recipe has several redeeming qualities, one of which makes it a darling for any season.  Since dried fruit is used in the shortcake, it morphs to accomodate every season.  Better yet, most if not all the other ingredients are pantry staples, so these can be pulled piping hot from the oven in short order.
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Source:  Adapted from Bon Appetit




6 thoughts on “Winter Jam Shortcakes

  1. A splendid sandwich idea! But jam and whipping cream is too enticing to pass by! A lovely treat to satisfy our end of winter cravings for the sweet fruit of spring and summer.

  2. I so agree with you about the tug of war between seasons, at the moment I am read y for spring. I love the idea of using them for lunch, I am assuming no whipped cream and jam at that point?

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