by Tamzin | Jan 12, 2017 | Preserves, Recipes |
Ingredients: 8 oranges 8 oz (250g) caster sugar 1/2 pint (300 ml) water Method: 1. Peel the rind from two oranges very thinly. Cut into narrow strips and plunge into boiling water for 5 minutes. 2. Drain and rinse in cold. Remove the pith and peel from all...
by Tamzin | Jan 4, 2017 | Preserves, Recipes, Styles of Dishes |
Ingredients: (Prep: 15 minutes) 200g (7 oz) unsalted butter 700g (1lb 9oz) granulated sugar Grated zest of 4-5 limes 300ml (10 fl.oz) lime juice (4-5 limes) 300ml (10 fl.oz) eggs (4-5 eggs) Method: 1. Place the butter, sugar, lime zest and juice in a large bowl and...
by Tamzin | Jun 24, 2016 | Preserves, Recipes, Styles of Dishes |
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs (675 g) sweet oranges, sliced thinly 1.5 lbs (675 g) lemons, sliced thinly 3 pints (1.7 litres) water 6 oz (175 g) raisins 6 lbs (2.7 kg) granulated sugar Method: 1. Place the citrus fruits in a preserving pan, with the water and the raisins,...
by Tamzin | Jun 24, 2016 | Preserves, Recipes, Styles of Dishes |
Ingredients: 1.5 lb (675 g) (choose any) citrus fruit, washed, quartered and pips removed and reserved 15 fl oz (450 ml) water 3 lbs (1.3 kg) sugar Method: 1. Place the prepared fruit in a food processor and whizz until chopped to the consistency you prefer...
by Tamzin | Jun 24, 2016 | Preserves, Recipes, Styles of Dishes |
Ingredients: 2 oranges 2 lemons 1 lb (500 g) granulated sugar 1/2 pint (300 ml) water Method: 1. Scrub the fruit. Cut into quarters and remove flesh. Simmer peel in a little water for 1 1/2 hours until tender. 2. Drain and make the liquid up to 1/2 pint...
by Tamzin | Jun 22, 2016 | Preserves, Recipes, Styles of Dishes |
Ingredients: 12 oz (350 g) dried apricots, soaked overnight Juice and rind of 1 lemon 12 oz (350 g) caster sugar 8 oz (225 g) unsalted butter 4 large eggs Method: 1. Cook the fruit with the lemon juice and rind until soft in the water used for soaking. Liquidize...
