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Just popping by to say "Hi" ... like Tigger, I think I'm beginning to find my bounce again ;0)Its been a while, hope you are well and keeping out of trouble! I'd love to hear what you have been up to, the well behaved stuff good stuff as well as the juicy 'troublesome' stuff.
While I'm here I thought I'd share with you this fab recipe for a summer cordial. Even if summer has bypassed your neck of the woods I can guarantee you that a quick snifter made with some of this golden nectar will have you forgetting just how many sandbags it takes to keep the rising water from your front door, course the speediness of the forgetting factor is entirely dependant on what you choose to mix the cordial with, wink wink!
Passionfruit Cordial
350ml passionfruit pulp (from roughly 8 passionfruit)
385g caster sugar
60ml lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tsp white vinegar
Process the pulp in a food processor to seperate juice from seeds, then strain through a sieve to yield 250ml liquid (discard the seeds). Transfer to a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add sugar, lime juice and 150ml water, stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer until syrupy (6-8 mins). Remove from heat, add vinegar, skim scum from the surface, transfer to a sterile bottle and refrigerate until cool.
The cordial will keep in the fridge for about a month.
Makes about 500ml
Taken from Australian Gourmet Traveller, Feb 12
I've used the cordial to make a cocktail, adding 1 shot of the cordial to 1 shot of peach schnapps in a glass with some ice. I then topped this up with Sprite and stirred to mix together.
Australian Gourmet Traveller suggest a non alcoholic alternative of pouring the cordial to taste into a tall glass filled with ice, squeeze in some lime wedges to taste, add mint and top up with mineral water, stir to combine and serve.
While I'm here I thought I'd share with you this fab recipe for a summer cordial. Even if summer has bypassed your neck of the woods I can guarantee you that a quick snifter made with some of this golden nectar will have you forgetting just how many sandbags it takes to keep the rising water from your front door, course the speediness of the forgetting factor is entirely dependant on what you choose to mix the cordial with, wink wink!
Passionfruit Cordial
350ml passionfruit pulp (from roughly 8 passionfruit)
385g caster sugar
60ml lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 tsp white vinegar
Process the pulp in a food processor to seperate juice from seeds, then strain through a sieve to yield 250ml liquid (discard the seeds). Transfer to a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add sugar, lime juice and 150ml water, stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer until syrupy (6-8 mins). Remove from heat, add vinegar, skim scum from the surface, transfer to a sterile bottle and refrigerate until cool.
The cordial will keep in the fridge for about a month.
Makes about 500ml
Taken from Australian Gourmet Traveller, Feb 12
I've used the cordial to make a cocktail, adding 1 shot of the cordial to 1 shot of peach schnapps in a glass with some ice. I then topped this up with Sprite and stirred to mix together.
Australian Gourmet Traveller suggest a non alcoholic alternative of pouring the cordial to taste into a tall glass filled with ice, squeeze in some lime wedges to taste, add mint and top up with mineral water, stir to combine and serve.
hellooooooooo youuuuuuu!... so nice to have you back where you belong!... lovely cordial too... soooooo summery! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Dom - it's nice to be back in the fold ;0)
DeleteWelcome back! The cordial looks delicious, I'm going to make it once I can get my hands on some cheap passionfruit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janine. My local supermarket (that starts with an M and ends with a son!) has a regular supply of passionfruit ... can't say it is particularly cheap though!
DeleteYay, you're back!! Nice cordial and you are just back in time or the first Scottish Food Bloggers Conference in Ayr. Fancy it?
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I am 'back' as such but I am defo dabbling ;0)
DeleteI got the email about the Ayr Food Bloggers Conference the other day, I am very interested but it is a touch expensive.
Good to see you back!
ReplyDeleteHi Suelle. Nice to 'see you' ;0)
DeleteHopefully I will be back on a regular basis soon. Hope you have been keeping well.
Chele! So good to see a post from you!! Loving the look of this cordial!! Looks delicious! xxoo
ReplyDeleteThank you - it's nice to know there's a little spot in the blogosphere for Chocolate Teapot ;0)
DeleteLovely refreshing drink! Just right for the start of Summer...we hope!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWell I'm still waiting for summer, hope you are having better luck!
Deletelovely to hear from you - it has been a lovely sunny winter day in melbourne (and if you knew how many rainy days we have had you would realise how much it is appreciated) - lots of good food in our house but not much energy - glad to hear the spring in your step
ReplyDeleteA sunny winter sounds way better than this damp, cold, miserable summer we are having in this neck of the woods ... tropical dreams a plenty though ;0)
DeleteHello there!!! Lovely to see you pop up in my Google Reader, have definitely been missing you in the blogosphere. Cordial looks fab, I will certainly have mine as a cocktail and pretend it is summer! Hope to see you again soon :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kim - lovely to hear from you, you have certainly been very busy while I've been away. Looks like you've had loads of fun.
DeleteGood to hear from you again. Great drink for summer, especially if you have a slight passionfruit obsession like me.
ReplyDeleteA slight passionfruit obsession is mandatory where I come from ;0)
DeleteLovely, lovely, lovely to have you back. x
ReplyDeleteThank you ;0)
DeleteIt's lovely to catch up with everyone again.
Yay, welcome back Chele. And the post you've chosen to come back with did make me laugh - I've never known anyone with such a passion for passionfruit as you. The cordial sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteTee hee - at least I am consistent ;0)
DeleteWelcome back!!! It's so nice to have you back again and with a lovely passionfruit cordial - perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteHello You! Tis lovely to be back I must say ;0)
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