I trust you all had a good day yesterday, I had lunch with some special friends and ate delicious foods. It continues today with another big family gathering and all that goes with it…..wine, food, good company………
It was not all fun and games though, this is what I did in the morning.
10 Kilograms of gorgeous yellow Nectarines transformed into 21 jars of delicious hot chutney. I feel quite virtuous.
For those interested, it is a Stephanie Alexander recipe from the Cook’s Companion. I make it every year, but up the spices and chillies a bit making it truly fantastic.
I’m totally impressed that you got this done in one morning! I haven’t made chutney for ages but I do love it! Happy New Year!
Thanks Terri, Happy New Year to you too! I have also made a couple of batches of jam, and have one more to do as the raspberry crop has been fantastic this year!
You’re very lucky. My raspberry canes died about 2 years ago and I haven’t successfully replaced them yet. I do miss them and perhaps I will have better luck this year!
yum…..
I must find the recipe and give it a go. We have an apricot tree, but this year my sister let the birds gorge themselves.
We usually make Charmaine Solomons lemon pickle with the apricots
Hi Sue,
Marry Christmas. I love that recipe – and make it every year as well – this year I used mangoes instead of nectarine! Yum!!!
Yes, it is a classic. My kids love it, so I usually make enough to share it around. Also made nectarine and blackcurrent jams, and will make some raspberry too as I can’t keep up with the harvest this year! All the best for 2013!