Jams, jellies, syrups and chutneys, your beloved recipes

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A few threads that may help:

Seville orange marmalade - a new annual event for us

I’m spending the afternoon making marmalade. I find making preserves takes my mind off life’s shit. It’s all the attention to fine chopping - making sure it’s fruit that’s cut, not fingers. This is only the second time I’ve made marmalade but last year’s efforts were so successful that I doubt whether commercial products will ever cut it for me again. I’m sure the Sevilles are early this year and that it was well into February when I made it last year. In fact, I’m sure that’s the case - I use…

Savory apricot chutney?

So there’s a good 3lbs or so of frozen fresh apricots to play with. I want to use most of it for a savory chutney (the rest will go in oatmeal muffins as requested by dad) but am coming up with either an indian style chutney (not ideal, too many spices that aren’t on hand) or recipes that have a lot of sugar and sound weird sweet. Anyone have a favorite recipe? Or another savory fruit chutney that I can use just swapping in the apricots?

Just peachy

Here in NJ peaches are falling off the trees with barely a nudge. Large, juicy and oh so fragrant. I slice one open and get transported to my younger days pulling trees for pocket money. Peach pie, ice cream, popsicles, grilled and jam are all on my hit parade. What’s your favorite way to enjoy these gems? All recommendations welcome🙂. Thanks, Rooster