Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Whenever you have a container with items preserved in liquid it is reminiscent of scientific experiments, and it is a conversation starter. In this recipe I chose to use a large amount of ginger in the ratio to promote a very strong and spicy flavor.
End of season Apricots combined with local honey and ginger make for a beautiful jam - golden and spicy.This recipe is my own, using no-sugar needed pectin to turn down the sweetness and up the ginger and apricot flavours.
I remember my grandmother having a fig tree and there was nothing like pulling a ripe warm fig right off the tree and taking a bite! Don't forget to cut a heart out of the leaf to use in the bottom of the jar!
Step-by-step photos show how to make ginger beer from a "bug" (following Well Preserved's technique), plus a recipe for gingery beer cocktails. Perfect for summertime!
