pickling and preserving.....

[tessa]

Originally Posted by thetincook

Apple and pumpkin butters are more like a thick puree.

so it would only really keep for a couple of days then, what kinds of things would you use it for

its not something we use over here, have heard about but thats about it

[thetincook]

They're mainly used as jams or spreads. They'll last a long while in the fridge due to the sugar content and they are canner's dream.

You can do a lot with them aside from spreads. A couple of recent examples that come to mind:
-Swirling it into cake batter. Make's a kickbutt coffecake
-Added a dollop to a sauce for roast pork.

As for the watermelon pickles, they came out well. If I can figure my camera and the forum, I'll post some pics.

Next project, Indian style lime pickle.

[tessa]

Originally Posted by thetincook

They're mainly used as jams or spreads. They'll last a long while in the fridge due to the sugar content and they are canner's dream.

You can do a lot with them aside from spreads. A couple of recent examples that come to mind:
-Swirling it into cake batter. Make's a kickbutt coffecake
-Added a dollop to a sauce for roast pork.

As for the watermelon pickles, they came out well. If I can figure my camera and the forum, I'll post some pics.

Next project, Indian style lime pickle.

and watermelons are in season to try this it just sounds gorgous, and i love watermelon its one of my favourite fruits ,, so i get to enjoy the watermelon and the rind as well