craftyhunnypie Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 When I was little my nana used to have a cupboard full of kilner jars. These were full of peach halves preserved in a sort of syrup. She also did this with pears. It was so that we could enjoy them all year round. Don't think she'd touch tinned fruit for some reason. ANyway, does anyone know any recipes for doing this as I'd love to do the same as my nana. Peaches in Brandy, Cherrries in some sort of alcohol sound good too. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Emma, I wanted a recipe for pears in Brandy, but just couldn't find one anywhere, so am going to make a syrup (equal quantities of sugar and water) and lightly poach my pears in it before bottling up with large measures of brandy. My pears aren't ready yet though Not sure if Hugh F-W has a book about preserving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'll have good look thru a book my father in law gave me. There might be recipes in that as it's from garden to kitchen or something like that. A nice old book. I'll get back to you later. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Emma did you find any recipes for pears yet? My neighbour has just given me a bag full, & I also have loads of cooking apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Just found one for pears in mulled wine: Place 500g sugar and 750ml red wine in pan, heat and stir until sugar dissolved. Add 1.25kg halved, peeled and cored pears; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 whole allspice; 6 cloves and 2 strips each of lemon and orange rind. Cover with a small plate to keep the pears submerged. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pears are just tender. Arrange the pears in a warm, clean 1 litre clip top or preserving jar. Boil the syrup for 15 minutes, then mix 125ml of the syrup with 125ml brandy and 3 cloves. Pour over the pears to cover, seal and invert for 2 minutes. Leave in a cool dark place for at least a month. Store for up to 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thanks Snowy! That sounds like just what I was looking for (I may adapt it slightly ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Snowy, would this work do you think with a bottle of ready made mulled wine & the sugar - then add the pears? Sounds gorgeous. I adore mulled wine & you have given me inspiration to make my little mulled wine sachets in muslin - to tie to my bottles of red wine for xmas pressies! Thanks Snowy! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
