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Spicy fir tip jelly

In many cultures, the evergreen fir tree symbolises birth and resurrection. Since the late Middle Ages, its light green tips - also known as May green - have been collected in spring and usually processed into syrup. On the one hand, because of its unmistakable flavour and as a cheap alternative to the relatively expensive sweeteners of the time, such as mineral sugar and honey.

Since time immemorial, the light green tips of fir trees have been collected in spring and usually preserved as syrup. On the one hand because of its unmistakable taste, on the other hand to treat coughs, clear the throat and freshen breath.