Fresh figs
are in season now. I have only tasted the dried figs. And I have seen the fresh
figs in market I wish to give a try and I couldn't wait to try my hand at
making my own home made Fig jam! Making this jam is actually very simple and
it turned out great!and Its taste amazing!
Ingredients
Fresh Figs – 500 grms
Granulated sugar – 2 cups or 1:1 Ratio
Lemon Zest (grated) – ½ lemon
Lemon Juice –1 tsp
Method:
1.Remove the stems
of the figs, wash & drain them. Cut into quarters or chop them up if you
want jam in a paste like consistency.
2.After de-stemming
the figs weigh them again & use sugar which is half the weight of the figs.
. If you wish to make a very sweet jam you can use figs and sugar in the ratio
of 1:1
3. In a large saucepan, combine the figs, sugar, and lemon
juice and zest. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring constantly
until the mixture thickens.
4. Check the
consistency of the jam. If the jam is thick enough to your preference, turn off
heat. Continue cooking to further thicken jam.
5. Turn off the flame and spoon the mixture into sterilized
jars .when the mixture is still hot (once the mixture cools it will get sticky
and it will be hard to handle). Leave the jar lids open until the mixture has
cooled. Close the lids and store in a cool place.
When I searching for baking recepies I came across this pineapplejam cookies/tarts. I was very much impressed and decided to prepare this cookies. I was very excited and started preparing to make some pineapple tarts. Pineapple tarts take lots of hours to make as there is the cooking of pineapple jam (which can take hours) and preparation of pastry followed by baking. Making these pineapple tarts needs some patience, especially with the pineapple filling.Pineapple tarts have a nice buttery smell pastry which melts in the mouth. I modified a bit. I started with this recipe as a base and made my own modifications, which ultimately inspired a “Wow!” Pretty simple to make and the cookies came out very good especially when hot from the oven.
Pineapple jam
Pineapple jam makes a great spread for toast, biscuits, pancakes or other jams. It’s good on everything!
Ingredients:
250 gms -Pineapple
250 gms -Sugar
1/4 tsp pineapple essence
2-cups water
pineapple jam:
Method:
Cook the pineapple pieces with water on a low fire until tender and 1 cup water is left.when cooked smash it nicely.
Make sugar syrup of thread consistence then add cooked over low heat until it caramelises and dries up somewhat.
To test whether the jam is done, pour some jam on a dry plate. Allow it to cool and tilt the plate. If the jam is ready, it will fall in flakes.
When the jam is done, Add essence, cook until setting point is reached. When the jam cools, Pour into a jar and close the mouth of the bottle .
Ingredients
250 gm-plain flour
50 gm-milk powder
150 gm-Butter
1/4 tsp- salt
100 gm- icing sugar
1tsp-vanilla essence
Pineapple Tart:
(1) Cream butter and icing sugar till creamy but not till oily.
(2) Add in vanilla essence, salt, flour and milk powder.
(3) Mix till a dough is formed. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins. If dough is still too soft to be rolled out a this point, add in a little more plain flour and knead lightly into a pliable dough.
(4) Once the dough is not so sticky, take a bit into your hand and flatten it.
(5) Place a small ball of pineapple jam on top. Pinch some dough and roll into thin strips. Place on top of jam into a criss cross style.
(6) Brush cookies with egg polish/or butter and bake for about 15 mins or till cookie turns into golden brown.
(7) Leave to cool on and store in air-tight cookie containers.
Microwave Brownies:
I have taken this recepie from Asha.Asha When seeing ur Brownies I was sooo tempted to make it.. I would love to have those brownies first. They looks fabulous and delicious.I prepared it last night itself..cooked in the oven.It takes 5 min for me. I made small modification instead of choco chips I used nuts andI added small choclate bar and no eggs. Asha..has beautifully explained step by step process on her blog. Click here to view the ingredients.My kids enjoyed this brownies..Thank you Asha for your wonderful recepie:)
