In early spring spruce trees put out their light green buds, more or less at the same time when Black Locust flowers appear. Spruce tips can be picked to make a delicious jelly, traditionally made in northern Italy. I know
SPRUCE TIP JELLY
RICOTTA WITH BLACK LOCUST FLOWERS AND SPRUCE TIPS CRUNCHY TUILES
When black locust flowering is towards the end usually spruce tips season begins. That’s how this recipe was born.. two precious baggies of flowers and spruce tips and … what do I do with them? Why not use them both
