Noma Style Candied Baby Pine Cones - Three Michelin Star Recipe 

Uhhhhhh 😳 that sounds amazing

California bay laurel nuts also have a very potent stimulant in them- not certain if it's caffeine or some other compound. Don't eat too many at once!

@@anthonybortolazzo These Woodland Truffles are exquisite!

@@wenwren Thanks for the info!

You lost me at shoved a pine cone into honestly…

Would the water they've steeped in over night be useful for anything?

Wow!

Thank you!!

Not just the pine cone but the whole tree! Thanks for watching!

@@londonchef Just not Ponderosa's!

so 2 hours of boiling, then let sit in the water/jar for the night (at least)?

Yes I think you can make the syrup no problem

All species of pine are edible - unsure about cypress tree

Great questions! When it comes to using healthier sugar alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar as substitutes for white sugar in the recipe, they bring their own unique flavors and, in some cases, additional nutrients. Regarding cooking and nutrient loss, it’s worth noting that certain cooking methods can reduce the nutrient content in some foods. However, in the case of baby pinecones, it’s essential to consider the specific cooking method and duration. Gentle cooking methods often preserve more nutrients, and it’s possible for beneficial compounds like polyphenols to still be present even after cooking. However, it’s important to be aware that, when it comes to glucose response, all sugars, regardless of their source, have a similar effect on blood sugar levels. So, even when using healthier sugar alternatives, moderation is key, especially if you have concerns about glucose response. In the case of these healthier sugars, the primary benefits often come from their unique flavors and the presence of polyphenols, which can have various health benefits. If you have more questions or need specific information on any healthy sugar alternatives or cooking techniques, feel free to ask!

The outer layers must still be green and under developed or they will never soften - when you squeeze them between your fingers they should be soft enough to break even when raw

@@londonchef thanks for your reply! I followed your recipe and the cones themselves are not edible after 3 hours of simmering. The syrup tastes amazing though so I will leave the cones in there and use the syrup only. Cheers!

If the jars a sterilised they should last a while!

Yes it’s delicious

me too i believe he is basically making mugolio anyway. Basically making the pinecones edible and the syrup can still be stored and kept

Around End of April / start of may

Realistically they are preserved so months or even years

Very similar

That’s a great idea!! Such amazing flavour! Almost citrusy like clementines - perfect for Xmas

Idk where are you living, but for hardiness zone 6 it's NOW the time to harvest green pinecones (they are as big as not cracked walnut, in May they were of a size of chickpea or cracked hazelnut). It's actually a bit late, I wanted to harvest them 3 weeks ago, but was too busy for that. Still, I hope they will turn out fine as they are still very green. 💚

Christmas… gotta keep Christ in it

obviously not. Also, something being anti viral or anti bacterial, yet being 99% sugar, makes no sense.

No, but you could shave them very thin and cook them or eat them raw

You could use any sugar that you want, but would affect the flavour!

I keep them in the fridge In a kiln jar

I don’t this so! They are everywhere though!

@@londonchef I just worked so hard to get these out of a tree because I saw it at the park. I hope it’s worth it I just started boiling it 😅

Local and fresh is best. Just take a walk in the spring, and carry a bag or basket to forage things.

I would say they were maybe too large?

early/mid/late spring is all good I just picked some over the weekend. Also, early/mid-June should still be good, but that's pushing into summer, so try to get them during spring. I missed last year and had to wait all the way until this spring to get some, so don't be like me last year and miss it this year lol

It’s called ‘picture this’

Traditional for you but new, to many of us.

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