PRESERVES
98
Ingredients
675 g (1
1
/
2
lb) plums or damsons
200 ml (7fl. oz) water
675 g (1
1
/
2
lb) sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) butter
Plum Jam Makes approx. 2-2
1
/
2
lbs jam
Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Cook on HIGH power for 5-10 mins.
or until the fruit is soft. Add the rest of ingredients. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins stirring
frequently.
2. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl and bring to the boil on HIGH power.
Continue to cook until setting point is reached – approx. 15-20 mins.
3. Leave to cool slightly, remove the stones, then pot, seal and label.
Ingredients
675 g (1
1
/
2
lb) tomatoes
225 g (8 oz) cooking apples, peeled and
sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
100 g (4 oz) granulated sugar
30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree
5 ml (1 tsp) salt
200 ml (7 fl.oz) white distilled vinegar
10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger
2 ml (
1
/
4
tsp) cayenne pepper
3 ml (
1
/
2
tsp) mustard powder
Tomato Chutney Makes approx. 2 lbs
Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1. Prick the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave for 5 mins. Drain.
Peel off skin and roughly chop flesh.
2. Blend apple and onion in a food processor to a thick puree.
3. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Cook on HIGH power for 25-30 mins. stirring
occasionally, or until the mixture is thick with no excess liquid.
4. Leave to stand covered for 10 mins. then stir and pour into sterilized jars. Cover and label.
Piccalilli Makes 3
1
/
2
lb
Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1. Dissolve the salt in the water. Place vegetables in a bowl and pour water over. Leave for
24 hours.
2. Drain and thoroughly rinse the vegetables in cold water, draining well.
3. Mix together the sugar, mustard, ginger and 300 ml (
1
/
2
pt) of the vinegar. Add the vegetables
and mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 15 mins.
4. Blend the flour and turmeric with the remaining vinegar and stir into the mixture. Cook
uncovered on HIGH power for 5 mins.
5. Fill warmed sterilized jars with the mixture. Cover and seal.
Ingredients
225 g (8 oz) aubergines, chopped
225 g (8 oz) frozen cauliflower florets
225 g (8 oz) frozen diced mixed peppers
225 g (8 oz) frozen courgette slices
100 g (4 oz) onion, chopped
175 g (6 oz) salt
1.5 litre (3 pt) water
75 g (3 oz) sugar
10 ml (2 tsp) dry English mustard powder
3 ml (
1
/
2
tsp) ground ginger
450 ml (
3
/
4
pt) white vinegar
30 ml (2 tbsp) plain flour
5 ml (1 tsp) turmeric
