-Alex
Living in Los Angeles I was exceptionally spoiled to have Alex around. The fridge was constantly stocked with canned goods, including my favorite pickles to date! Since moving to New York, I've had to fend for myself in that category. This weekend I made my first attempt at quick pickles. I wasn't so much worried they wouldn't turn out, rather I hoped that they would be up to standards I had been used to! I used the standard recipe, adding dill at the end with the cucumbers. They are delicious! While I very much doubt I'll venture into canning anytime soon, I would like to attempt some more recipes, like beets!
I also made a blueberry compote. Normally, I would jam, but a compote boasts the advantage of significantly less sugar! Still, quite a bit of sugar, just not the absurd amount present in jams. It's super easy. Take a pint of blueberries, and divide in half. One half in a heat-proof bowl, the other in a saucepan with about a third cup of sugar and the juice of a lemon, bring to a simmer and allow all juice to release (about 8-10 min), then bring to a boil and reduce. Then pour over the other blueberries and fold in! Thats it! The sweet compote with the whole uncooked-blueberries is a great contrast, with a sweetness that isn't as intensely dessert like, and slightly tart. I think I prefer this to jams, though I have to admit jamming has its benefits, and lends itself better to pastry applications, when placed simply on bread I think the compote wins out!
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