The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Lemon curd Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes Author Message Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:42 pm    Post subject: Talking of microwaves and jars.....I have learnt that to sterlise a jam jar you can put an inch of water in it and put it in microwave for 5 mins.....interestly, 7 mins is too long, the water will have gone and the jam jar will break (learnt this the hard way!! ) Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 6:25 pm    Post subject: Gina, where did you get your jam jars from, how much were they, what size were they and did they do small ones? Please Back to top worldor Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 108 Location: West Midlands Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 8:06 pm    Post subject: Hey there - I have a cupboard full of recycled jars and I have so far only made one jar of lemon curd - it is so tasty though so I shall make more soon - I just can't help collecting them, it seems such a shame to throw them away - it's my Mother's fault - she always had loads - honey jars are the best, some of them are really pretty. Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 8:21 pm    Post subject: yes, I had a cupboard full of the 1lb size, but my daughter wanted quite a few, so guess who now has less. Then I made some lemon curd and used my sort of 12oz ones, but I would like to put it in smaller jars. I have lots of large bigger than 1lb ones but the only 2 smaller ones I have, have had spicy things in and the smell is clinging even after lots of washes and soaks. Back to top Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 8:35 pm    Post subject: Jam jars were from http://www.alacook.co.uk/ I brought 24 1/2lb hexagon jars and lids and labels and they were £24 I have seen since that Lakeland Limited does lots of jam making stuff/jamjars aswell. www.lakelandlimited.co.uk Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 8:57 pm    Post subject: thanks Gina, would have liked the hex jars, but at half the price the round ones look fine at Lakeland. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 10:11 am    Post subject: Right....ive got the lemons....Im about to make it !!! Will let u know how i get on !!! Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:14 am    Post subject: is your little friend going to help you? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:27 am    Post subject: Thats the REAL me !! Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4785 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 12:25 pm    Post subject: Look out - Knobby's going LEMON! Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 12:51 pm    Post subject: NO ONE TOLD ME IT TOOK SOOOOO LONG TO MAKE !!!! It looks and smells nice tho' !!!! Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4785 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 12:56 pm    Post subject: Toast for lunch Knobby? Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 12:58 pm    Post subject: Nah......Im sick of seeing it now......maybe have some for afternoon tea ! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10711 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 1:34 pm    Post subject: AFTERNOON TEA, you've gone all posh Um, that Ape thing, now it doesn't look like you but the expression on it's face is one you make when you're on webcam sometimes Oh yeah, where is that lately, I've missed talking to you on there Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 1:43 pm    Post subject: It might return tonight !!! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next Page 6 of 8 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group