Edible Xmas gifts that can be made well in advance.....

mum2one

abatha wrote: »

I really recommend the lakeland jam tins!
I brought a tin last year and filled several jars.

http://acraftyfollower.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/cheats-marmlade.html

A tip with the jars - I went to asda and looked for the cheapest jars I could find - I ended up buying 8 lots of basic mint sauce, 22p each or something silly! Once the jars had been put through the dishwasher they were fine but the lids still smelt a bit minty! I had some cellophane circles which I put on top and secured with an elastic band.

Your wonderful, thank you, - got his lordship on jam jar saving, going to have to have a go at this.

can't believe the weather you had xx

wendyphant

OK wish me luck I am going into the kitchen to make the first batch of marmalade. I am going to split it into 2 pans have one half just plain and one half with whiskey but how much wiskey go you think? or brandy?

Possession

wendyphant wrote: »

OK wish me luck I am going into the kitchen to make the first batch of marmalade. I am going to split it into 2 pans have one half just plain and one half with whiskey but how much wiskey go you think? or brandy?

A good slug!

wendyphant

:rotfl:

Possession wrote: »

A good slug!

I don't do slugs i do gush:rotfl:does that work and do i replace the volume of water with it?

wendyphant

First attempt am really pleased made 10 2227g jars out of one tin so with the costs of the jars worked out at £1.20 each. I need to find cheaper jars if I want to sell them at the school fete. I will buy the cheap mint sauce from asda for gift ones which will work out at 57p each x x thanks guys enjoyed my time in the kitchen tonight x x

Minxandme1

I'm not sure how to upload pictures I've made some sweet chill jam, it was so easy cant wait to make some more for Christmas gifts x

jackomdj

mumtosix wrote: »

sorry to jump in but do you think you could use a silicone mould for these or would a non-stick one be better? They look fab and will make a great Christmas choc pressie!

As someone else said I think it will be fine, do a tester to see, you can always reuse the chocolate if it does not work. I did a basin one before and as it did not want to come out I loosened it with some hot water which made it slide out really easily.

wendyphant

Minxandme1 wrote: »

I'm not sure how to upload pictures I've made some sweet chill jam, it was so easy cant wait to make some more for Christmas gifts x

What recipw did you use?

mum2one

this is going to sound simple (apologies) how do you make pickled eggs? is there a simple recipie. xx

Chris25

wendyphant wrote: »

First attempt am really pleased made 10 2227g jars out of one tin so with the costs of the jars worked out at £1.20 each. I need to find cheaper jars if I want to sell them at the school fete. I will buy the cheap mint sauce from asda for gift ones which will work out at 57p each x x thanks guys enjoyed my time in the kitchen tonight x x

You probably won't be able to reuse the lids for jam/marmalade as it's difficult to get the smell out (ok for chutney or savoury jellies) - you could get the cheap mixed fruit jam or lemon curd from supermarket & use those though