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Previously on "Oh me plums!"
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Was too busy this weekend, but next week end it's time to go out picking elderberries for the next batch of wine. Elderflower is already bottled.
Possibly blackberries as well if there are any left.
Sloes in a couple of weeks time.
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Originally posted by bless 'em all View PostBumper crop of sweet plums expected this year from the bless 'em all orchard - any ideas of what to do with them all?
Same goes for the apple trees - masses of fruit have set.
And cider with the apples.
And add the plums to vodka ala sloe gin.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...ml#post1803803
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Walked into fields full of raspberries, Damsons, Walnuts, Apples and all sorts when we moved. Made some Raspberry drink up[ yesterday, with lemons which was loverly. Going to try and make up my own cider this year, as I can.
Good work fella.
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Fig and Plum chutney
Fig and Plum chutney
2kg Plums, de stoned and chopped
12 figs chopped
200g demerara sugar (soft brown)
200ml balsamic vinegar
2 red onions finely chopped
100ml port
knob of butter
salt and pepper
I would recommend using a heavy bottomed pan and the secret is to keep stirring all along, otherwise you end up with burnt bits and spend several days trying to clean the pan ( I learnt the hard way the first time I made this.
Sauté the onions in the butter until soft and then add the fruits and sugar followed by the liquid ingredients. Bring to the boil and then simmer until reduced and it is a nice thick consistency. I always add a smidgen of salt and pepper at the end.
Allow to cool, and then place in a clean sterilised jar and seal, this will take a month before the flavours have come together and the chutney has mellowed. This can be stored in the cupboard, once opened this will keep in the fridge for ages.
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Plum harvest report.
Well, the early optimism of a bumper crop has failed to deliver ....
I've only picked 6lb of fruit this year - 9lbs of plum jam cooling on the window sill right now.
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Originally posted by mos View Postnor would it be wrong to have it harvested by people who were born in other parts of the world! Why won't you save your condescension for people who deserve it?
and why dont you save your sanctimonious interventions on other peoples behalf for people who cant look after themselves
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Originally posted by mos View Postnor would it be wrong to have it harvested by people who were born in other parts of the world! Why won't you save your condescension for people who deserve it?
Dear mos
Plums is a euphemism for testicles.
HTH
mudskipper.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostThere's nothing wrong with having your plums harvested by an eastern European.
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