Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients 2 kg plums, halved and stoned 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp fine ginger 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 liter cider vinegar 1 head of garlic, peeled, crushed and finely chopped 750 g sugar Method Place all the ingredients, except the sugar, in a...
Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients 2,75 kg yellow cling peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 3 large onions, chopped 5 red chilies, seeds and membranes removed and finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 Tbsp black peppercorns 2 tsp fine ginger 7 cups...
Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients 1½ kg nectarines, sliced and pitted 2 cups of sugar 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped Method Stir together the fruit and sugar in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is...
Makes 2 large preserving jars Ingredients 2 kg cling peaches 7½ cups granulated sugar 6 cups water juice of 1 lemon Method Peel the peaches and prick all over with a darning needle. Put it in a glass bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the...
This sauce adds a zing to any stir-fry. You can also use it as a baste on pork joints or chops towards the end of cooking to give them extra flavour. It keeps for a year. Makes 1 litre Ingredients 2 kg ripe plums 5 – 6 medium sized onions, chopped cloves from 1 head...
Makes about 7 jars of 250g each Ingredients 1 kg plums, halved and pitted 4¼ cups granulated sugar 4 TBP of lemon juice Method Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl, cover with clingwrap and leave to stand overnight in a cool place. The following day, prepare...
Makes 8 jars of 250 g each Ingredients 1 x 15 cm cinnamon stick 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 kg red plums 2 large onions, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped 2 red chilies, deseeded and chopped 1 x 5cm piece of fresh ginger, grated zest and juice of 2...
Makes about 5 jars of 250 g each Ingredients 1 kg ripe yellow-flesh nectarines 3¾ cups granulated sugar Freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons ½ cup pistachio nuts, chopped Method First, peel the nectarines Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Meanwhile, cut a...
Makes about 5 jars of 250g each Ingredients 5 plump garlic cloves 1 x 10 cm piece of fresh ginger 2 green chilies, deseeded and chopped 1 kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 5 – 6 medium sized onions, chopped 500 g red plums, stoned and chopped 1½ cups...
Makes 1 large or 2 smaller preserving jars Ingredients 500 g plums 1 cup granulated sugar 2 – 3 cups of good quality brandy 5 star anise Method Prick the plums all over with a darning needle. Pack the fruits into sterilized jars, adding as many pieces of fruit as you...