Preserving Fruit

[claudine]

Oooh, a strawberry version sounds like it would be delicious! I tried to look online but all I could find when typing in "strawberry cheese" was strawberry cheesecake!

Haha, a strawberry cheescake sounds pretty good too And now I'm hungry.
I wish I had fresh strawberries here!

 

[Trellum]

Trellum, this quince cheese looks absolutely delicious!!! I love sweet treats like this, especially if they're easy to make and don't contain too many ingredients.
Can it be done with strawberries?

Sure can, Claudine I have tried the strawberry one, we buy it from the store and it's very nice as well. I think the process is the same as with the quince cheese: fruit, sugar and water. People where i live make this often, I could ask one of them when I see them It's a tradition. Most Spaniards know what ''ate de membrillo'' is

 

[claudine]

Sure can, Claudine I have tried the strawberry one, we buy it from the store and it's very nice as well. I think the process is the same as with the quince cheese: fruit, sugar and water. People where i live make this often, I could ask one of them when I see them It's a tradition. Most Spaniards know what ''ate de membrillo'' is

It's a wonderful tradition I wish we had it here. There is nothing better than delicious fruit desserts that are easy to make Also, if it contains fruit, it can't be completely unhealthy

 

[Trellum]

It's a wonderful tradition I wish we had it here. There is nothing better than delicious fruit desserts that are easy to make Also, if it contains fruit, it can't be completely unhealthy

Hi! I found a video that you might find interesting! It's the way how our ''quince cheese is mad'' for other fruits the process is the same:

Sadly it's in Spanish but this video is highly visual I think I could see a runaway peach during the washing process in the video xD

 

[claudine]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I don't speak Spanish, but this recipe sounds really simple and I'll definitely try it out. Do you think I can use frozen strawberries?

 

[Trellum]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I don't speak Spanish, but this recipe sounds really simple and I'll definitely try it out. Do you think I can use frozen strawberries?

Yeah, I don't see why not. But of course fresh fruit offers a better result. Usually for each kilo of fruit you use 4 cups of sugar But you can use less fruit and just reduce the quantity of sugar accordingly.

 

[claudine]

Yeah, I don't see why not. But of course fresh fruit offers a better result. Usually for each kilo of fruit you use 4 cups of sugar But you can use less fruit and just reduce the quantity of sugar accordingly.

Thank you for the tip I wish I could use fresh strawberries, but it's the middle of winter, so I only have frozen ones. It's not perfect, but it's better than nothing
What I miss the most about summer are fresh berries

 

[Trellum]

@claudine If you decide to try let me know Have you ever tried making a strawberry pie? I love those! This is my fav recipe: https://www.yahoo.com/food/a-gorgeous-fresh-strawberry-pie-to-try-this-summer-87220245379.html

 

[claudine]

I'll definitely let you know!
The strawberry pie looks super delicious, thank you for sharing this recipe. I'm not sure if I can buy shortbread cookies here though, I've never seen them in the local stores.

 

[Trellum]

@claudine If you can't find shortbread cookies a fine replacement could also be ''digestive biscuits'', they look liike this:

Or these:

 

[claudine]

Do they contain gluten? If yes, then I can't eat them I know that shortbread cookies contain only sugar, butter and oat flour, so they're safe for people with Celiac disease

 

[steve bossie]

that looks great! I'm going to have to try making it! i preserve much of my berries whole. i freeze them on sheets them dump them into ziplocks. no easier than that. then you can thaw and use as you like. fresh or for jam recepies. bigger fruits i slice then dry on wire racks outside in the sun. it increases the viamin c content drying this way for most fuits and doesn't use electricity. i also make compotes and sauces then freeze in ziplocks.