Apple and herb jelly

We have a flourishing herb patch at the Farm and you can add any woody herbs to this amber savoury jelly. Lavender or rosemary work well with lamb or try sage for pork. Find a good recipe at https://susansumptuousuppers.wordpress.com/2015/06/07/apple-mint-and-rosemary-jelly/

Sweet apple and ginger chutney

For a more savoury note in this tasty chutney, finely chop 2 cloves garlic and them to the other ingredients before boiling.

https://fromthelarder.co.uk/apple-and-stem-ginger-chutney

Apple, mint and coriander chutney

A family recipe from one of our members. It’s quick to make and lovely spread on sandwiches or wraps or on a cheese board

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cooking apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (lightly packed, stalks removed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves (lightly packed, tender stalks are fine)
  • 1/2 to 1 green chilli or 1/4 tspn black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tspn sea salt
  • 1/2 tspn caster sugar (optional but balances out the tartness)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (or lime for a zestier kick)
  • 2-3 tbspn very cold water or ice cubes. Adjust for consistency. The ice cubes help smooth blending and preserve colour.

Method

  1. Load the apple chunks, mint leaves, coriander leaves, chilli or pepper, salt, sugar and lemon juice into a blender. Pulse a few times, then run the mixer until the chutney is smooth but still a little textured.
  2. Gradually add water to get a spreadable consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more lemon for brightness, sugar if it’s too sharp, or chilli for heat.
  4. Use immediately for the freshest colour and flavour but will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The colour might dull slightly in keeping due to oxidisation so a splash more lemon helps to keep it green.

Spiced apple and berry puree

This works with any kind of berry or with plums. This recipe does it plain but you can add warming spice by putting half a stick of cinnamon, 3 star anise and 10 cloves in a muslin bag and adding it while the apples and berries are simmering, then remove the spice bag.

https://simmeringstarfruit.com/2023/07/03/apple-berry-fruit-compote/