Jamaican Cookery

Homemade Jamaican Easter Bun The Quick Baking Powder Method – No Yeast Required! It is almost Easter , and in Jamaica, the season simply isn't complete without bun and cheese . If you're living abroad and can't find a store-bought bun, this homemade version is your answer. While traditional buns use yeast, this baking powder version is faster, moist, and tastes just as authentic! Dry Ingredients 3 cups All-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Mixed spice ½ tsp Cinnamon powder 1 cup Raisins Wet Mixture 1 bottle Dragon Stout ½ cup Malta ½ cup Brown sugar 1-2 tbsp Molasses 2 Eggs (beaten) 2 tbsp Gu...

Jamaican Custard Apple Milkshake This thick, creamy, and naturally sweet Jamaican-style custard apple drink is a refreshing tropical treat. With hints of nutmeg and vanilla, it captures the authentic flavors of the island without any added sugar. Prep: 10 mins Total: 10 mins Servings: 1-2 Cuisine: Jamaican Ingredients 1 large Custard Apple (approx. 2 lbs) 1 cup Water (distilled or filtered) 1 tsp Vanilla flavoring ½ tsp Grated nutmeg (freshly grated is best) Instructions Prepare the Fruit: Carefully remove the skin from the custard apple, keeping the fleshy pulp and seeds intact. Blend: Place the pulp and seeds into a blender. Add 1 cup of water. Pulse or "whip" briefly just to loosen the pulp from the seeds. *Note: Do not over-blend; you want the seeds to remain whole. Strain: Pour ...