The Preserver's Year

randm

Fishcake_Random wrote: »

Hello everyone,
Not popped in for a while as been busy making preserves. So far have made 2 batches of Autumn Jam (damson,apple,pear,plum and blackberry) and 2 lots of plum jam. Currently on the stove is a vat of Spicy Apple Chutney to add to my stores.
I still have a carrier bag full of plums left though and could use some ideas. I'm going to make up a dozen small crumbles with some but I need recipes that use up a lot of plums.
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Would lo0ve to know what recipe you used for your spicy apple chutney!

randm

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good recipe for what i think is called bread and butter pickles! I thought i had bookmarked one on this forum but i can't find it, and i have some cucumbers that need to be used up!

randm

I really hate the seed from blackberries as they get caught in my teeth! but it seems a waste to let all that free fruit go to waste, so has anyone made a seedless blackberry jam, should it be one of them jelly type ones?any ideas?!!!

kinkyjinks

randm wrote: »

I really hate the seed from blackberries as they get caught in my teeth! but it seems a waste to let all that free fruit go to waste, so has anyone made a seedless blackberry jam, should it be one of them jelly type ones?any ideas?!!!

I made a jelly type kind earlier this year and it worked really well. I only like seeds in raspberry jam, can't stand peel in marmalade either.

Principia_2

randm wrote: »

I really hate the seed from blackberries as they get caught in my teeth! but it seems a waste to let all that free fruit go to waste, so has anyone made a seedless blackberry jam, should it be one of them jelly type ones?any ideas?!!!

I've made blackberry jelly this year - just cover fruit with water and gently mash then simmer. Let blackberry mulch drain overnight and then add 1lb sugar to every pint of liquid. I will add less sugar next time as it was a bit sweet and I used jam sugar. I have a friend who makes blackberry jam but she sieves the fruit first to remove seeds.

I then sieved the blackberries that were left and added the resulting pulp to apple sauce to make a crumble.

If I had been really adventurous I would have tried fruit leathers Maybe next year

craftlady

Can I use a slow cooker to make chutney. I have everything ready (pears are starting to go - I need to use them quick) but husband has smashed my hob:eek: accidently!

Gigervamp

I've not tried it, but I would think that you can use a slow cooker. Unlike making jam where you need the jam to cook at a rolling boil, chutney is simmered until it reduces and thickens.

Grebe

randm wrote: »

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good recipe for what i think is called bread and butter pickles! I thought i had bookmarked one on this forum but i can't find it, and i have some cucumbers that need to be used up!

My neighbour uses the recipe found on this site
https://www.cookitsimply.com
I have never tried making this myself but I have tasted what she made and it was lovely, hope this helps.

valentina

Has anyone made the Hearty Ale Chutney from the River Cottage Preserves book? If so, was it a success? Not tried it yet but I'm thinking about it for this weekend.

marmiterulesok

I have just made a jam that is half quince/half apple.Has anyone else tried a similar combination?It tastes nice.