Pickles and Preserves

  • Fresh Mint Jelly

    (Especially good with lomb chop or roasted leg of lamb) 1-1/2 cups mint infusion2 tbsp. strained lemon juice (1 lemon)Green coloring3-1/2 cups sugar1/2 bottle pectin First, prepare mint infusion. Wash 1 packed cup mint leaves and stems. Place in a large sauce pan and crush thoroughly with a wooden masher or a glass. Add 2-1/4…

  • Wine Jelly

    Measure 3 cups sugar into top of double boiler. Add 2 cups California Wine (Sherry, Sauterne, Burgundy, Port, Muscatel or Tokay); mix well. Place over rapidly boiling water and heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from water and at once stir tn 1/2 bottle liquid fruit pectin. Pour quickly into glasses. Paraffin at once. Makes…

  • Papaia-Coconut Jam

    2 cups cut papaya (mashed)1 cup grated coconut2 cups white sugar (could be half and half)1/4 cup coconut water1 tbsp. lemon juice Cook papaya and strain, add sugar until mixture flakes in a single sheet. Add coconut, water and lemon juice and cook until thick. Pour into sterilized jar and seal.

  • Fig Jam

    10 cups figs, chopped and peeled (5 lb.)5-1/3 cups sugar1/2 cups lemon juice Peel and chop figs, add sugar and lemon juice. Boil for 1 hour or until thick. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Pour into hot sterile jars and seal with paraffin. 1-1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger root may be added tr desired….

  • Guava Butter

    8 cups cooked guava pulp (pulp left from Jelly making may be used)6 cups sugar6 tbsp. lemon Juice (2 lemons) or 4 tbsp. lime juice3 tbsp. grated fresh ginger root3/4 tsp. ground allspice Press guava pulp through a sieve before measuring the quantity. Add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly until thick, stirring frequently to prevent burning….