Preserved Passionfruit Pulp

    In New Zealand, passionfruit fall from the vines in late February and through March (late summer and into autumn). My Dad grew the passionfruit used in the following recipe, and he is so successful at growing these that we had abundance of them. Rather than see them go to waste, we decided to […]

How to: Sterilise and Seal Jars for Preserves and Jams

  Using properly sterilised jars is essential when preserving.   This is what Mum does to sterilise preserving jars: Clean the jars with hot soapy water and then rinse well. Pour boiling water into the jar for an extra hot rinse, then dry. The heat will also help dry the jar quicker. Place the jar onto oven trays or racks (making […]

Feijoas Poached in Ginger Syrup

        Mum and I eagerly await the feijoa season, and they all seem to drop at the same time and since the feijoa season is short and sweet, it makes sense to capture the feijoas, bottling them so the unique flavour can be enjoyed throughout the year. We adore this lovely flavoured […]