Val's Preserves

My favourite preserve recipes. The allotments are very productive and would probably feed a family of four, but we are a family of two and some cats - who aren’t very keen on vegetables - so we tend to have a bit of a surplus. I decided to share with you some of the recipes I’ve used to take care of the glut. I have to find something to do with the lined up carrier bags that John brings back full of produce and strategically places where I’m most likely to trip over them and break my neck! Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas? Where a recipe calls for muslin, I usually end up using a laddered pop sock (preferably clean!) as I’ve failed to find a local supplier of muslin in sensible amounts
  • Sage Vinegar Recipe

    Recipe for Sage Vinegar. Purportedly an aid to digestion - Dilute 1 tablespoon with an equal amount of hot water.

  • Thyme Vinegar Recipe

    Recipe for Thyme Vinegar.

  • Tarragon Vinegar Recipe

    Recipe for Tarragon Vinegar.

  • Tartar Sauce Recipe

    Recipe for home-made Tartar Sauce. The ideal accompaniment for grilled fish.

  • Garlic Oil Recipe

    Recipe for Garlic Oil using fresh garlic and warmed oil.

  • Chilli Oil Recipe

    Recipe for Chilli Oil made with fresh chillies.

  • Rosemary Oil Recipe

    Recipe for Rosemary Oil.

  • Garlic & Chilli Oil Recipe

    Recipe for Garlic and Chilli Oil.

  • Gooseberry Ketchup Recipe

    Recipe for Gooseberry Ketchup.

  • Mustard Sauce Recipe

    Recipe for Mustard Sauce.

  • Mushroom Ketchup Recipe

    Recipe for Mushroom Ketchup. Needs to be sterilized immediately.

  • Tomato Sauce Recipe

    A lightly seasoned Tomato Sauce Recipe with a good tomato colour and flavour.

  • Mint Sauce Recipe

    Recipe for Mint Sauce.

  • Horseradish Sauce Recipe

    Recipe for Horseradish Sauce.

  • Cranberry Sauce Recipe

    An easy recipe for Cranberry Sauce.