Recipes from a Hobbit Pantry

Step into this well-stocked hobbit’s pantry filled with jams, jellies, pickles and more to enjoy the flavours of summer in the Shire all year round!

Pantry Recipes

From the rolling, green hills of the Shire to their neatly tended crops and gardens, all hobbits share a love of things that grow. Through the long, hot summer months, the hobbits of the Shire are busy tending their gardens, harvesting their crops, and preserving fresh seasonal produce for their plentiful pantries.

In a hobbit pantry you will find summer’s bounty captured in rows of pretty jars filled with berry preserves and fruit jams, bundles of dried herbs, crocks of tangy pickles and savoury chutneys. A hobbit’s pantry embodies their deep love of growing things and the wisdom of preserving the abundant crops of summer for the leaner days ahead.

Step into this well-stocked hobbit larder filled to the brim with glittering jars of jewel-toned jams and jellies, a variety of summer preserves, and sachets of dried herb blends to enjoy the flavours of summer all year round!

Late Spring – Garlic Scape Butter

Garlic scapes are a late spring delicacy, plucked from the bulb as they begin to flower. Their mild garlic flavour adds a punch of fresh flavour to any savoury dish and is particularly delicious blended into creamy butter.

Early Summer – Spiced Rhubarb Jam & Raspberry Lavender Jelly

Tangy rhubarb is blended with fragrant ginger, cinnamon and star anise, creating a preserve that is both bright and comforting. This rustic jam is a perfect way to gather the last of the early summer rhubarb before it fades from the garden to serve on a scone, buttered toast, or spooned over French toast.

Delicate lavender blossoms add subtle floral notes to this sweet raspberry jelly. This crystal clear, jewel-toned jelly perfectly captures the ripe berries of summer and is delicious spooned onto a scone or buttered toast.

Late Summer – Wild Mushroom Seasoning Salt

Capture the comforting flavours of the Shire in this savoury wild mushroom seasoning salt. The lush, green gardens of the Shire are reflected in freshly dried herbs, while the hobbits’ enduring love of mushrooms is showcased with the addition of dried mushrooms. Powdered wild mushrooms add a rich umami flavour to this seasoning blend which can be used to enhance many savoury dishes.

Late Summer – Pickled Mustard Seeds

Tangy pickled mustard seeds are a delicious condiment, perfect for spooning over a slice of cold pork pie or alongside a sharp cheese. The satisfying crunch and sweetness of these pickled mustard seeds makes for a unique and flavourful garnish.

Late Summer – Spiced Apple Butter

Spiced and slowly cooked, apple butter is the perfect way to capture the sweet essence of this late summer fruit. Cooked until tender and then puréed until smooth, this apple butter is then gently reduced into a thick, concentrated spread. The natural sweetness of the apples is enhanced with a pinch of spices for a taste of the fall season ahead.