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Jan 25
2010

Apple and Cranberry Chutney

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: winter , peppercorns , cranberry , chutney , christmas , apple

apple and cranberry chutney - cranberries

I've been inspired to make a Chutney for next Christmas, having been given several jars of 'Christmas Chutney' this year. While in some respects obviously a marketing ploy, it got me thinking about what sort of chutney would have the required festive feel.

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Dec 08
2009

Vegetarian Mincemeat

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: winter , mincemeat , apple

vegetarian mincemeat in le parfait jars

Mincemeat dates from the 15th Century, when it actually contained meat and was more of a savory pie filling. Over time the meat was replaced by animal fat (in the form of suet) and the mixture sweetened by the addition of sugar, making it more of a pudding dish.

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Nov 24
2009

Green Tomato Chutney

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: winter , tomato , onion , ginger , chutney , autumn , apple

green tomato chutney - green tomatoes

Green Tomato Chutney is one of those things that you almost hope you don't have to make (apart from that it's delicious). It would be so much nicer to eat all the tomatoes in the red and juicy state that they should be, however the recent wet summers mean that there are often green tomatoes left at the end of the season. This is an ideal way to use them up.
I've never seen green tomatoes for sale anywhere, although I wouldn't be surprised if you could get them at some larger farmers markets. The ones I used were the last stragglers from the greenhouse, there were a few orange and red ones in there as well.

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Oct 28
2009

Apple and Cinnamon Schnapps

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Tagged in: winter , vodka , schnapps , drink , cinnamon , apple

apple and cinnamon schnapps - apples and cinnamon

With the sloe gin sitting under the stairs being regularly shaken, thoughts have turned to making other sorts of warming drinks which will be ready for Christmas. Also, as our neighbours have been supplying us with quantities of apples, it would be nice to be able to repay them in a few months time.

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Oct 22
2009

Sloe and Apple Jam

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: winter , sloes , jam , apple

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Oct 11
2009

Ten Facts About Bramley Apples

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: glossary , apple

bramley apple illustration

image source wikimedia commons

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Sep 09
2009

Blackberry and Apple Jam

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: jam , blackberry , autumn , apple

Blackberry and apple jam is probably the favorite jam in this household, I'm in trouble if a batch doesn't get made every year. Not that it's a chore, as picking blackberries is a totally pleasurable way to pass the time, and making the glossy deep coloured jam one of the best things to do with the fruit.

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Sep 05
2009

Apple and Plum Fruit Leather

Posted by: pickleandpreserve

Tagged in: snack , plum , honey , fruit leather , autumn , apple

apple and plum leather - apples

Having a small boy in the house we regularly resort to rewarding good behavior  to get through trips to the supermarket, car journeys etc. (bribery). We've managed to train him to be pleased with an apple at the end of the supermarket shop (it has to be of the bright red variety), but when shopping in the town centre he's caught on to the fruit snacks sold in the local health food shop.

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