Rowan Jelly

The scarlet berries of the rowan, a tree that grows in the north of England and Scotland, make a jelly that is a traditional accompaniment or ‘tracklement’ for game, particularly roast grouse and venison. The berries have a sour-sweet flavour that works very well with most game birds. They are often mixed with crab-apples, which helps with the setting of the jelly. If using apples, simply add a third in weight to the berr