September 2009
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As we near the harvesting time, I’ve found a rather strange recipe.
When you making all these preserves etc , there is always some waste.
This utilises all the bits that would make it quite literally into the compost bin.
Matron , I know you have a fondness for making jellies , will you be daring enough to try this, or maybe you will steal this and publish it on your blog for all your avid readers.
Makes 3 x 225g jars
500g apple cores and peel
500g citrus fruit peel [ unwaxed lemon , orange , grapefruit and or lime ] cut roughly into 1cm shreds
Granulated sugar
Juice of 1 orange , lemon or grapefruit [ optional ]
Put all the Apple and Citrus into a saucepan.
Add sufficient water to cover [ Around 1.5 litres ]
Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for about 45 – 60 minutes , this softens the fruit and releases the essential pectin.
Turn the fruit into a scalded jelly bag or muslin and leave overnight to drip through.
Measure the strained liquid and weigh out 450g for every 600ml of juice.
Return the juice to a pan and then add the orange/grapefruit or lemon juice if using.
bring to boil, then add the sugar, stir until dissolved the boil rapidly , without stirring , until setting point is reached , about 10 minutes or so.
Remove from heat and stir , always in the same direction until all the surface bubbles have been released.
Pour into warm sterilized jars , and tap the sides to release any trapped bubbles.
Seal in the usual way.
Use within 12 months.
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2 comments Sunday 20 Sep 2009 | Porl | Foodie, Garden, Photo, Recipe
All sourced from the garden today.
This was a pleasure to make and taste , and has been consumed by it’s owner , after I converted it all to Diabetic Tomato Ketchup.
2 comments Friday 11 Sep 2009 | Porl | Foodie, Garden, Photo
Just for Matron because I know she loves Toms So Much
0 comments Tuesday 08 Sep 2009 | Porl | Foodie, Garden, Photo
Finally cracked the wheat beer , from the pressure barrel ,tastes rather nice.
Zebra brother enjoyed his 2 1/2 litres anyway.
4 comments Wednesday 02 Sep 2009 | Porl | Foodie, Photo, Recipe
My mates that brought Ipipiri from Hobart [ Tasmania ] to Opua [ NZ ] are back safe and well.
Boat looks nice.
Welcome Home.
2 comments Wednesday 02 Sep 2009 | Porl | Travel, WWW
My dear chum Matt has finally released his debut album.
Search for Matthew W. Brace [ I was getting too much spam linking , so I have not hyperlinked it anymore.
Murray this is an album I’d think you’d dig.
Matthew is a super talented musician , and this is one of his musical styles , it’s one I like.
He’s released the album for free download and if you feel inclined you can always make a small donation to his choice charity
My fave is is The Lovers On The Green , it could easily have been written and styled in the late 60’s & 70’s at Woodstock , it’s reminiscent of lazy Summer Days , sitting in long grass fields.
I love the dulcimer style sounds and arrangements on You Don’t Have To Fight , the final track on the album.
Congrats Brother Brace.
0 comments Tuesday 01 Sep 2009 | Porl | Music, Photo