Apple and Green Tomato Chutney
12 Tart green apples
24 sm Green tomatoes
4 md Sized onions
3 c Seedless raisins (1 pound)
4 c Cider vinegar
2 1/2 c Brown sugar (tightly packed)
2 tb Salt
1/2 ts Crushed, dried chilies
1 1/2 tb Curry powder
3 tb Mixed pickling spices
Wash, core and chop the apples; wash, blanch, peel and chop the apples and chop the onions. Place apples, tomatoes and onions in a preserving kettle and add raisins, vinegar, sugar, salt, red pepper and curry powder. Put the pickling spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to the kettle. Boil, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until apples are transparent. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon. Boil syrup rapidly until it thickens. Discard pickling spices, return the fruit to the syrup and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. This recipe makes approximately 24 half-pints.
Alsatian Gratin Of Roots
3 lg Onions finely chopped
4 lg Carrots (1 lb) chopped
3 c Broth chicken, beef, or
Vegetable 3 lb Potatoes (about 6large)
1 lb (2 medium) rutabagas
1/2 c Minced fresh parsley
1 ea Nutmeg to taste
3/4 c Jarlsberg cheese (I used ff Cheese instead)
In a 5-6 quart pan (I used a small roaster) cook onions and carrots in 1/2 cup of broth until softened. Add to this the parsley. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and rutabagas. Arrange half of the potato/rutabaga combo in the bottom of the pan (I sprayed with Pam first). Top with half the onion/carrot mixture. Repeat with the other half of the ingredients. Over the top, pour the rest of the broth. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours in a 425 degree oven. Top with cheese and sprinkle with nutmeg. Broil until cheese is browned. Makes 10-12 servings Comment: I wanted to share a recipe which I have been making this winter for my family. It is a good cold weather dish. It makes enough for a crowd ~ my family (2 adults and 3 teens) only eat about half. This can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use.
Almond Ricotta Custard
1 c Ricotta cheese
1 c Evaporated milk
3 Eggs; beaten
3/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Almond extract
Cinnamon or nutmeg 1 ts Lemon juice
1 ts Almonds; thin sliced
Preheat oven to 350F. Press moisture out of ricotta cheese. Scald milk and pour over beaten eggs. Pour out the mixture into a blender or food processor and add the rest of the ingredients. Beat. Pour into shallow buttered dish. dust with cinnamon or nutmeg. Sprinkle thin sliced almonds on top. Set casserole dish inside larger pan partially filled with hot water. Cook 45 minutes at 350F. To test if done, insert knife near edge of dish. If knife comes out clean, the custard will be done when cool. Let cool before serving. Top with chocolate curls if desired. I won a microwave oven with this recipe