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EJ - dunno yet - it's still in keeping phase. I suspect it might be piccalilli-flavoured in which case I donate it to willing volunteers and consider playing about with recipes (Cos I don't like piccalilli either!).

I've got a red tomato one in the AFRC Home preserving... book, which I'll look up. Might be what you're after.

moonbells

There's the Madhur Jaffrey one? I made it several years ago and loved it -
http://www.recipezaar.com/70119

SS, lovely recipe!  Am now wondering if I could bottle it the same as I would any  other chuts rather than keep it in the fridge.  May also try adding some chopped toms right at the end, just to heat through so they retain their shape and texture.  YUM!

Here's a pic of some chutneys, my runner bean chutney is piccalilli tasting, but not too thick or strong thank goodness.

WOW!

Quote from: jennymmy runner bean chutney is piccalilli tasting

I think it's the turmeric that does it.  It has a "perfumey" flavour that I don't much care for.

hells bells Jen, that looks very professional!  Let's see a close up of your labels. ;)

Jenny. Agree with others... WOW that is a great sight

Ber-limey!

That's a lot of chutneys...

moonbells (who can't make any more cos no more jars :( )

EJ - I happened across this recipe for a tomato relish:-

http://www.recipesource.com/side-dishes/relishes/01/rec0144.html

I haven't got round to trying it yet - but I certainly will!!!

Tricia

I have a raised bed 4 by 4 full of tomatos Plum & Beefsteak which i popped in thinking i was 2 late and with the weird weather there all doing great.

I even have a few cheeky onions which i planted in Aug :-)

And i got some jars on freecycles so i will have to try some of these especialy as my courgettes look like there starting to fruit

YUM YUM

Thanks for the kind comments folks, much appreciated. :)

Supersprout ~ does the label say bread and butter pickle, if so, please enlighten us....

hi tilts, ty for asking :)
got receep from the KG website, from lovely Tigger who is possibly EJ's Secret Twin ;)
Very simple and turns out lovely and 'clean' - just started the first pot :P

‘Bread and Butter’ pickle

3 large cucumbers.
3 tbs salt.
4 onions - sliced.
1 pint white vinegar (I used white balsamic and white wine vinegar)
6 ozs sugar.
1 tsp celery seed.
2 tsp mustard seed.

Place the sliced cuccumbers, salt and sliced onions in a bowl. Stand for an hour. Pour off the brine and rinse well. Drain. Heat the vinegar, sugar, celery and mustard seed. Dissolve the sugar. Boil for 3 minutes.
Pack the vegetables into the jars and seal with the hot vinegar.

Store for 3 months before opening.

PS quite a job finding celery seed, eventually found at Julian Graves ::)

My thanks to all of you... for such lovely recipes, label ideas, and the inspiration to get up and give 'preserving' a bash.

:D

Top - Pickled green chillies, black mango chutney
Middle - Pickled green tomatoes, Nancy's Grandma's Apple Chutney, Sweet Chilli Jelly
Bottom - Beetroot chutney, pickled beetroot, pulp marrow and ginger jam, apple and ginger jam.

Wow Gadfium, they all love amazing with very smart labels!  Tea time at yours are going to be tasty this winter! ;D

Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on November 01, 2006, 22:49:30
Wow Gadfium, they all love amazing with very smart labels!

Seconded! If that's your first bash at preserving heaven help the w.i! Hope you and the familee are well chuffed at the result! It really gives an extra dimension to this forum when someone takes the time to post a photo like this, chuckling away here ;D ;D
Gadfium those are superb and I hope you are chuttering for many years to come :D

Must find the label recipe!

turnip and beetroot pickle

are those water pickles dandelion? ::)