Every year we prune the old fig tree hard and in spring it roars back to life with a huge bounty of figs in late summer. Delicious as they are fresh, it is very satisfying to make Caramelised Figs with Brandy to keep in the fridge and enjoy with ice-cream. In Sydney they are ripening already. It is so easy to make up jars of … Continue reading Caramelised Figs with Brandy
This is a variation on the traditional French Tourte de Blettes Nicoise. It is an interesting way to use silverbeet and make a surprisingly delicious pie. Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie Ingredients For the dough 2 cups plain flour 2 eggs 200 g butter 150 g brown sugar pinch of salt For the filling 135 g silverbeet 140 g brown sugar 3 tablespoons of … Continue reading Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie
Cherries are still easily available and this sauce can be used with your favourite meats to add a little zest and contrast in flavours. Cherry Sauce with Brandy Ingredients 500 g dark ripe cherries 3 tblsp orange juice 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 1/2 tblsp of butter 2 french shallots, chopped finely 1/4 cup good cherry juice salt … Continue reading Cherry Sauce with Brandy
The Grantham Gardener 