Chilli(n') - not quite - with more peaches
Sometimes, even of it's Sunday, and even if it's 43°C in the shade, stuff still has to be done.
Yesterday, I just had to deal with the rest of the peaches Cecil had delivered and the chillies The Husband had bought (at my behest) earlier in the week. It had to be yesterday: I have other stuff on in the week.
The jam was the easy, albeit long, bit. This recipe, and which will be up, properly, soon, uses little water, less sugar and no artificial pectin.
It's the little water that makes it a very slow start and it's also counter intuitive. One has to "grow" patience and resist the urge to add more.
It really isn't necessary.
Ten jars of jam. Jars my market pal, J, saved for me from Christmas fruit mince. As far as possible, I collect and reuse jars. I drive The Husband nuts sorting into shapes and sizes...
Hot chillies in 43°C
While the peach jam was cooking, I addressed the chillies. This time they were all the littlest, hottest fnckers. I use what's available and I am running low on stock.
I am slightly allergic. Over the years, my tolerance has improved. Yesterday, though, I had a reaction like I have not had in nearly 20. It was not funny. My hands burned so badly for a couple of hours I had to make use of a paste of bicarbonate of soda to calm them down.
We think the humidity and 43°C were the major contributing factors.
Anyhow it's all done. And I was all done.
And it was still hot. I was in bed by 9pm. Light off by 9.30.
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Can I buy the jam. Can you send to Joburg?
I probably could, but not sure of the cost. You want to DM me on Discord?
We’ll organize https://www.pudo.co.za/where-to-find-us.php
PS: took my details out, were being targeted by gang stalking. Sorry
Oki doke. I'll drop you a note tomorrow. It's been a helluva (hot) day. And Monday... lol
You can also check out my Instagram - I post what I make there. Marmalade (three fruit, lemonchilli...) not all is in stock at the same time.
Followed!
PS this is easier https://www.pudo.co.za/where-to-find-us.php
Sorry about gangstalking. Getting to that mail shortly.
Sweltering heat in the kitchen, you brave!
Both look amazingly good, after the rain we experiencing after burn with sun coming out!
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Thank you, Joan. Lunacy, more like it! lol
That peach jam looks delicious. You may be right, and the disproportionate reaction to the chili may be due to the heat, which in itself can irritate the skin. My father used to say that rubbing a little oil on your hands before handling chiles helps keep you from getting burned with them.
Oh you got hubby to get you wee finger chillies, they are my favourites. Sometimes they are not so hot, other times they are well hot.
Am glad you got your peach jam all sorted.