Preserve

Depending on the ripeness of the peaches, peel them using a vegetable peeler or, blanch them by cutting a small cross in the base of each peach; cover with boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Stand 5 minutes, then transfer peaches to a bowl of iced water. Using fingers or a small knife, carefully remove […]

If you can’t find dried cherries, use the equivalent amount of extra dried cranberries instead. Note

An exquisitely Mediterranean breakfast dish served with a gorgeous capsicum olive relish.

These peaches will keep for 1 week stored in an airtight container in the fridge. After 2 days, the liquid will increase by half, and the flavours will intensify. Make sure the fruit is covered in the poaching liquid. Keep any leftover poaching liquid to poach other fruit, or reduce to a syrup by simmering […]

Using slightly under-ripe plums gives them a higher pectin level, which helps the paste to set. Note

A perfect summer dish of barbecued sausages with tomato relish.