Summer Pickle
This recipe brings together a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors in a delicious fruit compote and pickle. The fruity essence of apples, raisins, and bananas is beautifully complemented by the savory notes of onions and garlic. The addition of white wine vinegar and sugar creates a harmonious balance, making this dish a versatile accompaniment that can enhance various meals. Perfect for adding a unique twist to your dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 1 onion
- 150g/5¼oz raisins
- 1 banana
- 6 tomatoes
- 1 garlic
- 1 red chilli
- , to taste white wine vinegar
- , to taste caster sugar
- 25g/1oz butter
- 1 cauliflower
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- 400g/14¼ oz onions
- 150g/5¼ oz golden raisins
- 100ml/3½fl oz white wine vinegar
- 50g/1¾oz muscovado sugar
- 50g/1¾oz molasses
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit compote by placing all the ingredients, except the vinegar and sugar, in a large saucepan. Heat gently until the fruit is soft and stewed. Taste and adjust the seasoning - adding sugar if it's too savoury, vinegar if it's too sweet. Set aside.
- For the pickle, heat the butter in a heavy pan.
- Add the fruit, vegetables, vinegar, sugar and molasses and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Tip in the fruit compote and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Leave to cool then decant into sterilised preserving jars. The flavour will improve over time.
- For non-vegetarians it is a good accompaniment to slices of roast beef and chicken liver parfait.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 1.5kg
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