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Sat 23-Jul-11
7:12 pm

Original Redhead

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I'm probably posting this is the wrong place but I'm gambling on you all being too sozzled pint sloe_gin wine champagne cheers to notice after the big meet-up. medicine 16

Has anyone made jams or chutneys with dehydrated fruits? Not sure whether the dehydrating process would destroy or concentrate the pectins .......... then again it may have no effect at all. Any thoughts please?

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Sat 23-Jul-11
7:19 pm

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I don't think it's in the wrong place, but I'm thinking that it is definitely the wrong time. Better ask again on Monday! big_laugh

I'll try that again!

Sat 23-Jul-11
7:28 pm

Original Redhead

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If I'm not there enjoying myself 'they' can all pull themselves together and answer questions on the forum devil

You seriously think they'll be sober by Monday? I was thinking Tuesday or Wednesday earliest. runaway

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Sat 23-Jul-11
7:32 pm

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I have seen some recipes for jams with dehydrated fruits but they are usually rehydrated first... doesnt seem to affect anything

Sat 23-Jul-11
8:00 pm

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Hi Tracey,

Years ago I made apricot jam with dried fruit & it turned out OK but you certainly had to soak the fruit first to rehydrate them as they were much drier than they are nowadays. To me the jam has a different taste that that made with fresh fruit but in those days we had little choice as few people could grow their own exotic fruit. Here is a link to a recipe using dried apricots¦¦..

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Dried-Apricot-Jam

Hope this helps. smile