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Pear and Ginger Jam

November 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments

I have been experimenting with this for a couple of seasons now and found it works best with Conference pears here in England, it might be different in other parts of the world. It has to be said that I have had mixed results with this recipe due to the differences in the volume of juice.   I prefer to use pears that are ripe and have the most flavour but it does make them all the more juicy,  but even if it doesn’t set to well I have always found uses for the end product. I have used this non setting end product as a topping for  ice-cream or yogurt.  Yesterday using up the last of  a batch of  non setting, I strained the fruit and ginger and this went into Pear … Read entire article »

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Elderflower Cordial

June 7th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Elderflower cordial is quintessentially English, it summons up the perfect English summer garden drink. It has a bouquet that is light and fragrant and the flavour is so soft and velvety.  It can be diluted  with still or fizzy water and with the addition of a sprig of mint and slice of lemon and some ice it is so welcome on a long hot summer day. It is a great additive to gin or vodka and the cordial can be heated gently and evaporated to a syrup and served with ice-cream or fruit such as gooseberries or rhubarb. The season for the flowers is short so take advantage whilst you have the opportunity. It appeals to all my values, the ingredients are fresh, the flowers are free, and the result is fabulous…well … Read entire article »

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