This is a delicious fall jam. The apple-plum combination provides an interesting flavor as well as a nice consistency for the jam. The spices add complexity and warmth while still letting the fruit flavors dominate.
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Roasted Plums
I used Italian plums because that’s what I had on hand, but I think this would work well with any plum variety. This is a great way to use up plums that are needing to be used before they go bad. The plums are not overly sweetened and are delicious served with Greek yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast, especially when topped with some toasted walnuts. They would also be good warmed and served over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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Taco Salad with Black Beans and Avocado
The homemade tortilla chips are perfect for this salad. They are sturdy and provide a very satisfying crunch. You can swap the homemade chips for ones from the store if you’d like, but they won’t hold up as well in the salad.
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Backpacking Tuna and Rice with Chimichurri
A note about Bramble & Spice Backpacking Recipes: These recipes are intended for one or two night backpacking trips. I like eating real food when I’m hiking and I’m always willing to carry a little extra weight in order to eat well. Everything really does taste better in the mountains.
The herby chimichurri sauce provides a big flavor boost to the rice and tuna. In addition to just being delicious, tuna is very high in protein and makes a great meal while backpacking.
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Backpacking Whole Grain Pancakes
A note about Bramble & Spice Backpacking Recipes: These recipes are intended for one or two night backpacking trips. I like eating real food when I’m hiking and I’m always willing to carry a little extra weight in order to eat well. Everything really does taste better in the mountains.
I love these pancakes because they’re easy to eat on the go. We’re usually not too hungry first thing in the morning, so I love having breakfasts that I can eat on the trail once I start feeling hungry. These are hearty and very filling, especially with the nut butter on top. If a warm breakfast is important, you can reheat these in your pan.
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Roasted Summer Veg with Cheesy Polenta and Garlicky Beans
This is an especially flavorful dish that’s perfect for the end of summer when the evenings are beginning to cool but you’re still swimming in summer produce. At first glance it may seem that there are a lot of components. However the timing for all of them flows really well, so as soon as you finish one, you move on to the next, and they all end up being ready within the same window. The polenta will need to be stirred periodically throughout the prep time, but otherwise each task is pretty self contained.
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Italian Plum Jam
Italian plums, also called Italian prune plums, turn a beautiful red when cooked. They tend to be less juicy than other plums and are known for their sweet flavor when cooked. They make a really delicious jam. These freestone plums are also so easy to prep – just cut in half and remove the pit!
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Whole Wheat Cherry Tomato Galette with Caramelized Onions
The whole wheat pastry dough helps balance out the rich flavors of the caramelized onions and sweet cherry tomatoes. This is best served right away while the dough is still crisp and flaky. If you need to make caramelized onions, make sure you do those ahead of time so they are able to cool before going in the galette.
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Corn and Zucchini Pizza with Lime and Cilantro
This pizza has long been a favorite of ours, making several appearances every summer. The toppings, although they may seem unusual for a pizza, are so good together. Don’t forget to serve the pizza with the lime wedges – the fresh lime juice really brings it all together.
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Backpacking Pesto Pasta with Chicken
A note about Bramble & Spice Backpacking Recipes: These recipes are intended for one or two night backpacking trips. I like eating real food when I’m hiking and I’m always willing to carry a little extra weight in order to eat well. Everything really does taste better in the mountains.
This makes a pretty hearty meal, so I’ve scaled back just a bit on how much dried pasta I would typically bring for two people. The chicken, pesto, and cheese are filling and we found we just didn’t need quite as much. However if you know it’s going to be a high mileage day and you typically need a lot of food, bump the pasta back up to 8 oz total.
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