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Frugalista wrote: »Thanks for the suggestions ocemeer, but I really wanted to make some sort of chutney as I was thinking of getting a head start on next years (this years
) Christmas pressies 
. Yeah! Sad isn't it. LOL!!
Anyone else?
Saw this before Christmas on Channel 4, it uses cranberries, hope the link works:
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/kirstie-s-homemade-home/kirstie-s-homemade-christmas/kirstie-s-homemade-christmas-recipes-09-12-10_p_1.html0 -
pancakequeen wrote: »Saw this before Christmas on Channel 4, it uses cranberries, hope the link works:
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/kirstie-s-homemade-home/kirstie-s-homemade-christmas/kirstie-s-homemade-christmas-recipes-09-12-10_p_1.html
Thank you for that link - I did see Kirstie make it on the programme and it looked very nice - loads of ingredients though!! Will probably have to go out shopping tomorrow to buy apples, oranges, a gadget to zest the oranges, etc. (Not very moneysaving :rolleyes:).
Anyone else got any ideas?"Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718
We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.0 -
well my preserve baskets went down well and my dad has a jar of spiced peach chutney almost finished...lol
i have decided this year i am gong to make peach chutney, plum jam, strawberry jam and loadsof beetroot chutney and also more red onion marmalade.
I am also going to have a go at cherry jam.
I realise it is the fruit chutneys i am more into than the veggie ones.
the pickling turned out okay too though they pickling spice seemed really strong. can pickling spice be watered down ? I used the sarsons one and it seems really strong. Any ideas?0 -
Mmm, would love the peach chutney recipe please
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Me too!
"Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718
We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.0 -
sure no problems i will find my recipe and put it up later0
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sure i got a recipe of this site before. but now cant find it. really must get a filing system going!! can someone please post a link to the recipe for lemon curd in the microwave please??? many thanks and a happy new year to all.xxxx0
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I was a lucky girl at Christmas - OH sneakily made about 3 litres of limoncello for gifts & for me!!0
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I have been working my way through this thread since I discovered how easy it is to make cranberry sauce 2 weeks ago! and its so much nicer than you can buy:D
So now I want to start making 'things in jars' my question is:
What's easy for a beginner to start with?0 -
So now I want to start making 'things in jars' my question is:
What's easy for a beginner to start with?
I made a red onion marmalade recently, which was really easy....
100g unsalted butter
3 large red onions, thinly sliced
75g brown sugar
100ml red wine vinegar
250ml red wine
salt and pepper to taste.
Melt butter, until its a light brown colour. Add sugar and onions, cook on a low heat, for 30mins, stirring so it doesn't stick to the pan. The onions should be soft and caramelised.
Increase heat to medium-low and add the red wine vinegar, and red wine.
Cook for approx 15mins until its a dark mahogany colour, but not burnt.
Salt and pepper to taste.
The recipe says the quatitys above makes 280g.
I actually doubled the recipe...and got 4 biggish jars, so I wont have to make anymore for a wee while 0
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