Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Food ID - Preserves

Cranberry Sauce- Made of crushed cranberries, serve this sauce with cold meats, savoury dishes and Christmas food like roast turkey and chicken.

Maraschino cherries- harvested fresh, they are macerated(softened in sweet syrup) dyed red, then preserved and used as garnish for desserts.

Minced Meat - A mixture of dried apple, pears, sugar, fat, spices, nuts, and brandy or rum, minced meat pies and tarts are popular during the holidays.

Fig Preserve- Made from mashed figs and sugar(used for preserving fruit), it makes a delicious spread on warm toast, crumpets or muffins.

Marmalade - A popular breakfast spread made from citus fruits like bitter Seville oranges, this contains fruit peels for added texture and taste.

Blueberry Preserve - Consisting blueberries, sugar, corn syrup adnwater, this is popular accompaniment to toast, muffins and biscuits.

Mint jelly - This clear jelly has a sweet tangy flavour which complements a variety of meats. It is usually served with roast lamb or vension.

Raspberry Preserve - preserved in sugar or syrup, fruit pectin and citric acid, spread on toast or use this to fill sponge cakes and pastries.

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