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Down the Lane - Frugal Living - Natures Free Gifts - More Fruits Foraging Common Fruits from the wildMake sure you're within your rights !The Apple
I've included the Apple because they aren't as difficult to find as one thinks. Beside the obvious eating of apples which we all know about, Apple makes a very good setter in Jam making. Apple wood logs are particulary good for burning in Open fires, Agas and Rayburns - nice slow burn, they glow rather than flame and very dense wood. The Crab AppleThese trees can be mistaken for 'normal' apple trees, so be careful - if you eat one, they're extremely bitter! The wood can be used for carving, inlay work, mallets (like the Apple, very strong and dense). You can mix with other fruit to make jams and jellies, but may find it a little sour. Crab Aplle Wine is apparently very potent stuff - that may be your better option !!
The Sloe (Blackthorn) Mainly renowned for it's potential of livening up Gin. A jam can be made from the fruit and is said to help as a laxative. Blackthorn in bloom is considered an emblem of 'lyfe and deth' together as the flowers appear when the tree has no leaves, just black bark and thorns. Hops Living in Kent does give this advantage, plus the land around us was once a Hop Farm. In our case, it's the wasteland side of 'The Golden Ball' public house. Stretching for about 200 feet by about 20feet tall, the impression is wonderful in late Summer / Early Autumn. The medicine values of hops are to cure insomnia and nervous tension (which would be about right I guess).
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APPLES, COSMETICS
AND MEDICINAL Like many fruits, apples are used for digestive complaints and once again, constipation problems are mentioned. You can make shampoos and loads of other skin / hair products by looking around. Apples in Supermarkets are often kept at a cool temperature and this will have an effect on their goodness. Also of course, most have been treated with various insecticides. So if you come accross an apple tree, make the most of it. They store well wrapped in paper and placed in a drawer, but check often - if one rots, it can spread quickly.
BLCAKBERRY AND
APPLE JAM Ingredients 1kg /2.2lb Blackberries 360ml/12fl.oz. Water 375g/13oz Cooking Apples, peeled and thinly Sliced 1.3kg/3lb Granulated Sugar Place the blackberries and half of the water in a saucepan, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer until tender. Meanwhile, place the apples and the rest of water into another very large saucepan, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer until soft. Add the blackberries to the cooked apple together with the sugar, and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes. 6. Remove from the heat and stand for 10 minutes. Ladle jam into hot jars, cover and label Tracey Eldridge |
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