Category Archives: preserve recipes

Dry the mint leaves and put them in an ice cube dish in your freezer. I really like to chew on cold mint leaves. It’ freshens your breath. You could also learn how to make mint extract from the leaves. … Continue reading →

I would like to buy 2 or 3 and preserve them somehow for later. Can I preserve them somehow or freeze them or something else? Advice or recipes would be nice. I’ve never actually did any of these methods. I … Continue reading →

diabetic wanting to make pear preserves but having difficulty getting it to thicken. Is there a recipe out there? Use a thickener like arrow root, or cornflour (or cornstarch). Mix a level teaspoonful in some cold water in a cup, … Continue reading →

I have a lot of chestnuts and want to do something like this http://www.earthy.com/Italian_Chestnuts_in_Syrup_-_7_P520.cfm thanks Try this recipe at:http://www.recipesource.com/desserts/chestnuts-cointreau1.html It may be what your looking for, or just type in Chestnut in their search engine, and you’ll see 88 recipes … Continue reading →

I am canning/preserving different types of fruits this season. Two I am doing right now are plums and strawberries. I find that just a little sugar is fine but if I add the 5-6 cups of sugar required in most … Continue reading →

I got half a crete of cherries for 50p off the market and have no idea what to do with them! And two massive bags of cherries for a quid! I’ve been munching away at them but now they’re starting … Continue reading →

i don’t like it on my pb n js.and id feel bad about wasting it.so does anybody have a good recipie i can use it with? You can use it between layers of white cake as a filling or just … Continue reading →