Space Chick Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Now is the time to be making lovely edible goodies for Christmas hampers, so perfect place to share ideas, and recipes if needed. So far I have made: Barbecue Chutney Curried veg Chutney Strawberry Jam Raspberry Jam Plum Jam Plum Chutney Courgette Chutney Orange Marmalade I will be making: Onion Marmalade Bramble Jelly Walnut Liqueur (well this is on the go as we speak) Nearer the time, I hope to make sweets and chocolates that will last for a few weeks, possibly some Christmas Cakes too, but again need something that will last. I would like other liqueur recipes, and any ideas for my pears as they should be ready from my tree soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Could i have your Barbecue Chutney recipe please? I'm trying an experiment with plums at the moment, trying to make them into a liqueur. I have pricked the plums all over with a fork, layerd them in kilner jars with sugar and then poured dark rum over. Pear wise i have to make this chutney every year as everyone wants it!! http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2645/pear-and-dried-apricot-chutney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 oooh that looks great - will give that a go as I am hoping to give some as presents and have some jam already. Thought it would be fun to make some scones nearer the time and buy some cream and give with the jam to my nan. Will the pears be ok if they are hard, will they just soften up when cooked? Thanks michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It shouldn't be a problem if the pears are a bit firm. The chutney just might need cooking for a bit longer and the pears will probably have a bit more bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I am surrounded by Philistines I did home made hampers last year and the feedback (behind my back ) is that it was a waste of time. All hubby's relatives prefer supermarket E intensified rubbish One phoned OH to see if my Rowan Jelly was safe My mum, my daughter and a couple of friends loved theirs so I am making ONLY four this year but I will put all my energy into making them bumper ones Everybody else can have a book from Amazon or maybe HFW's preserves one and a jar of Tesco mint sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 How ungrateful!!! I must say that I do wonder if some people appreciate my Hampers So far I have done Spiced Plum Jam Crabapple Brandy Runner Bean MUstard Pickle I plan to do Drambuie Marmalade Sloe Gin Lebuchken Picallili Blackberry & Kirch Jam Lemon Curd Spiced Buttered Nuts Spiced Cranberry Vodka Onion Marmalade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I want to make up some vodkas..toffee & maybe some raspberry too. There will be plenty of jams & chutneys on the go when I get back from my hols. I will also be making the easy peasy Xmas cakes again - more of them this year. I made 2 last year & got requests for them after people had some of ours & my mums. I will be making some fudge & truffles, some peanut brittle & some mulled wine spice sachets. Hubby is hoping to make some wine stuff from cheap Lidl grape juice, raisins etc. I want to make some nice home sewn bits too - fancy napkins & napkin rings to put in some of them. Recipes for hampers will be greatly appreciated. Emma.x : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 What bottles do you get when you make liqueurs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 *dashes in to a Christmas thread* Lots planned this year - Bottled plums, thanks to Kate forcing me to start bottling Spiced plum jam Spiced Bramble jelly Apple and plum mincemeat Rhubarb vodka Sloe gin Limoncello Hot wheat bags (microwaveable thingies) Lip balm Beeswax candles maybe a cushion cover or 3 Cinnamon's spiced cranberry vodka - went down a treat last year and have advanced orders for this year Potted hyancinths and tete a tete daffodils in coconut matting pots. Various biscuity type things. Can't wait! Ho ho ho Edited to add - Debs, I use small bottles with a clip lid (Grolsch type) from Lakeland for boozy gifts. Not that cheap, but they are usually returned the following year for a refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 oooh, christian , wheaty thingys and lip balm... I neeeeeeeeeeeeed to know how to make these please thank you cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Any chance of the Curried Veg Chutney Recipe Space Chick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Cinnamon's spiced cranberry vodka - went down a treat last year and have advanced orders for this year Me too Christian People just go on & on about it - I have created a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Foooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddd it!! ***here is cinnamons Spiced Cranberry Vodka*** Im going to make some too cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Foooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddd it!! ***here is cinnamons Spiced Cranberry Vodka*** Im going to make some too cathy x It's sooooo easy and sooooo yummy...........and when you strain off the cranberries, they are scrummy to munch on too Thank you Cinnamon *dashes in to a Christmas thread* Hot wheat bags (microwaveable thingies) Lip balm What wheat do you use, I wanted to make one for my Nan, but wasn't sure if standard bird food stuff was ok ...and lip balm, DD's friends would love this....recipes pleeeeeeaaaase What bottles do you get when you make liqueurs etc I save all my vinegar bottles & any other "nice" bottles throughout the year, to be honest I think the contents disappeared quite quickly last year so I'm glad I didn't go over the top on the bottles!!! I did get a few bottles from Oil & Vinegar now I think of it......... Sha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Can I just say that if asked for recipes would you post them as a separate thread? It makes it easier to find them when someone asks next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have posted about the wheat bags in Crafty fingers **here The lip balm recipe is from 'Grow your own drugs' by James Wong. www.bathbomb.biz sell lip balm kits and pots and everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 oh, thank you christian cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Thank you again Christian Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
