hello I have turned 40 this year and have been trying to do lots of things ive put off - one of those things is making and doing! I got a terrible cold the other week and found on goggle ( god bless it) that rosehips are full of vitamin c - so I got gathering and came up with this recipe I posted on the big lunch eden projects blog - id love your views and ways I could fine tune it and any pother tips that could add value. I will no doubt be popping in and out here now as im getting hooked thanks muchly grainne oh and here is the recipe if you have a spare couple of hours to test it please mine turned out gorgeous but could be a first batch fluke http://bit.ly/1uSatx4
rosehip chilli tester wanted
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HI and welcome, it would be great if you could post the recipe directly here for us to see, you've got a lot more chance of feedback then
Good luck with it..
Good luck with it..
Welcome.
As Tony says, I'm not going to click a random link from a new member. If you don't want to take the time to post you recipe and pictures here, I guess you are only joining to drive traffic to your own site, or you can't be bothered posting here properly. Either way, I am unlikely to read your posts.
Go on - join in properly with a real post, not a link
As Tony says, I'm not going to click a random link from a new member. If you don't want to take the time to post you recipe and pictures here, I guess you are only joining to drive traffic to your own site, or you can't be bothered posting here properly. Either way, I am unlikely to read your posts.
Go on - join in properly with a real post, not a link
For those worried about clicking on the abbreviated link, it actually goes to:
http://www.thebiglunchers.com/index.php/2014/09/how-to-make-rose-hip-chilli-jelly
I didn't trust it so checked it on a linux virtual machine first
http://www.thebiglunchers.com/index.php/2014/09/how-to-make-rose-hip-chilli-jelly
I didn't trust it so checked it on a linux virtual machine first
Welcome.
As Tony says, I'm not going to click a random link from a new member. If you don't want to take the time to post you recipe and pictures here, I guess you are only joining to drive traffic to your own site, or you can't be bothered posting here properly. Either way, I am unlikely to read your posts.
Go on - join in properly with a real post, not a link
Mate, it's not a copy/paste job, it's all pics and method. I don't think the OP has taken his own pics or written out the recipe. The link is informative, more so than just the recipe typed out.
To the OP, the only thing I'd change is the addition of fresh chilli rather than dried. Chilli peppers generally contain high amounts of vit C, I'm not sure if chilli powder does.
Perrari
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
thanks for the help and welcome I work full time on the eden projects Big Lunch campaign - getting neighbours together to connect and go on to share more, Im also a busy mum so just getting back to check the comments. I posted this blog on the big lunchers page as Im trying to encourage people who do street oarties and neighbourhood get togethers to take steps to be greener and connect with nature in simple ways.
Yes I do want to drive traffic to it because truthfully otherwise I wouldn't have taken the time to do it, but I didn't realise this would offend or worry anyone so thanks to those who have taken a look, Im really keen folk try it out as Id need to adapt it if steps don't work. I made it and shared it at a networking event yesterday with home made wheaten and it was liked but Im noticing its a bit more runny but still tastes great so I guess Ill just have to keep at it.
Yes I do want to drive traffic to it because truthfully otherwise I wouldn't have taken the time to do it, but I didn't realise this would offend or worry anyone so thanks to those who have taken a look, Im really keen folk try it out as Id need to adapt it if steps don't work. I made it and shared it at a networking event yesterday with home made wheaten and it was liked but Im noticing its a bit more runny but still tastes great so I guess Ill just have to keep at it.
here is the recipe btw
Wash the rose hips in warm water and trim off both of the ends when you get home. If you dont have time to use them immediately, freeze your cleaned stash and defrost when ready to use as the vitamin content reduces the longer you store them fresh.
Preparation
Make sure you have clean containers ready to store your produce. I use my dishwasher to wash and dry mine just before I make the jelly then leave them in here as they will then be warmed and wont crack when you pour the warm liquid in.
Weigh your trimmed frozen or fresh hips so you can work out how much water and sugar you will need.
Equipment
Food Processor, Heavy bottomed saucepan, Sterilized containers, Wooden spoon and a strainer.
Tip to make a good strainer line a colander with thick muslin, cheese cloth or use thick denier tights.
Ingredients
1kg of rosehips, 2 Litres of water, ½ a lemon, 1 tea spoon ground chilli powder and 1kg of jam making sugar ( if you dont have this use normal sugar and a packet of pectin crystals)
Method
Blitz the rosehips quickly in a food processor with half a lemon and place in a heavy bottomed saucepan and cover with 1 litre of water and boil.
Once boiling reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes,
Strain pulp through your colander into a clean bowl for an hour. If you want a clear rosy liquid do not squeeze too hard.
Cover the pulp with 1 litre of water. Simmer again for 15- 20 minutes before repeating the straining
saucepan of rosehips being made into jelly
Put all collected liquid back in the empty saucepan and cook reducing the liquid to half.
Now add all the sugar and a tsp of ground chilli powder, dissolve and boil for five minutes or so.
rose hip liquid starts to boil
If you arent sure about including chilli powder , separate some of the liquid and try a small sample It tastes lovely with blue cheese and crackers!
Allow the liquid to cool a little so the jars dont crack.
Get the jars out of the dishwasher or oven where they were warming up.
Pour into your sterilised jars, label and date.
Job done!
Wash the rose hips in warm water and trim off both of the ends when you get home. If you dont have time to use them immediately, freeze your cleaned stash and defrost when ready to use as the vitamin content reduces the longer you store them fresh.
Preparation
Make sure you have clean containers ready to store your produce. I use my dishwasher to wash and dry mine just before I make the jelly then leave them in here as they will then be warmed and wont crack when you pour the warm liquid in.
Weigh your trimmed frozen or fresh hips so you can work out how much water and sugar you will need.
Equipment
Food Processor, Heavy bottomed saucepan, Sterilized containers, Wooden spoon and a strainer.
Tip to make a good strainer line a colander with thick muslin, cheese cloth or use thick denier tights.
Ingredients
1kg of rosehips, 2 Litres of water, ½ a lemon, 1 tea spoon ground chilli powder and 1kg of jam making sugar ( if you dont have this use normal sugar and a packet of pectin crystals)
Method
Blitz the rosehips quickly in a food processor with half a lemon and place in a heavy bottomed saucepan and cover with 1 litre of water and boil.
Once boiling reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes,
Strain pulp through your colander into a clean bowl for an hour. If you want a clear rosy liquid do not squeeze too hard.
Cover the pulp with 1 litre of water. Simmer again for 15- 20 minutes before repeating the straining
saucepan of rosehips being made into jelly
Put all collected liquid back in the empty saucepan and cook reducing the liquid to half.
Now add all the sugar and a tsp of ground chilli powder, dissolve and boil for five minutes or so.
rose hip liquid starts to boil
If you arent sure about including chilli powder , separate some of the liquid and try a small sample It tastes lovely with blue cheese and crackers!
Allow the liquid to cool a little so the jars dont crack.
Get the jars out of the dishwasher or oven where they were warming up.
Pour into your sterilised jars, label and date.
Job done!
hello - good to hear from another big luncher - although I work on it I do it myself on my street and love how its brought us all together. so back to the rosehips - did you put them in whole - seeds n all or do you mean you cook the skin and put it in?
tony I cant see the replies I did - does it take a wee while or have I done something wrong?
thanks
thanks
Sounds a good recipe, will have to try it. I normally make chilli jam but the rosehips might add a nice twist.
