Summer Garden Tartines – Simple, Beautiful, Delicious! Make the most of late summer, with this simple, yet elegant Summer Garden Tartine recipe—open-faced toasts topped with creamy mascarpone or ricotta and your choice of preserves, finished with fresh fruit or berries and edible flowers or herbs. Whether you go for the aromatic notes of apricot and lavender, the bold depth of bumbleberry or the soft romantic notes of rose, it’s a lovely way to start a slow morning or impress your guests at brunch. Enjoy with a pot of tea, steeped strong and poured over ice or sipped warm in the early morning light.
Summer Garden Tartines – Apricot Lavender Jam
Summer Garden Tartines
A simple recipe featuring flavours from our Garden Preserves Collection.
Toasted slices of artisan bread are topped with creamy mascarpone, a generous spoon of our garden preserves. fresh fruit, berries, and edible flowers or herbs—visually lovely and delicately flavoured.
INGREDIENTS:
• Crusty sourdough or brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
• Mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, or ricotta
• A generous spoonful of Apricot Lavender Jam or your choice of garden preserves
• Fresh fruit or berries to compliment your preserves or edible flowers for garnish
• Optional: a fresh grating of lemon or orange zest
HOW TO:
1. Toast the bread lightly until golden
2. Spread a thick layer of mascarpone over each slice
3. Spoon over a generous swirl of your choice of Garden Fresh Preserves
4. Top with fruit, berries or flowers and finish with a whisper of lemon zest for a bright contrast. Serving Ideas:
SERVING IDEAS:
Tartine Bar: Set up a Tartine Station with an assortment of toasted breads, cheeses, jams, fruits, and herbs and have guests create their own combinations.
Picnic-Ready: Prepare individual tartines ahead of time and wrap them in wax paper for a charming and practical picnic treat.
Mini Tartines: Slice the bread into smaller, bite-sized pieces for easy-to-eat hors d’oeuvres at outdoor gatherings.• Serve open-faced on a large platter as a centrepiece for brunch or a bridal shower.
Afternoon Tea Twist: Serve alongside mini scones, tea sandwiches, and a selection of herbal or floral teas (think chamomile, lavender, or hibiscus).
Dessert Board: Arrange tartines on a board with dark chocolate squares, honeycomb, candied citrus peel, and roasted nuts for a rustic dessert spread.
Paired with Iced Tea or Sparkling Wine: These tartines pair beautifully with a chilled glass of tea, a lavender-infused spritz or a glass of Prosecco.
Whether enjoyed al fresco under the shade of a tree or passed around a sunlit table, these tartines bring a little summer poetry to the plate.
Summer Garden Tartines – Bumbleberry House Jam
Garden Fresh Preserves – In the Seasonal Pantry
Fig Preserves – Arrive in late August
