Recipe: Pickled Peaches

Pickled Peaches

Sweet and sour and utterly delicious METHOD

Prepare the peaches 1. Scrub the jar in warm soapy water, rinse it thoroughly, then and put it in a low oven to dry it and keep it warm. 2. Take each peach and cut a small cross in the skin at the base then plunge it into boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove and pop them straight into a bowl of iced water. This process makes the skins easy to remove. 3. Cut each peach half, remove the stones, and toss the fruit in lemon juice. Prepare the pickling liquid 1. Place all the ingredients (except the peaches) into a large stainless steel or enamel pan. Don’t use aluminium when pickling as the vinegar reacts with the aluminium. 2. Heat the ingredients over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Lower the heat again, add the peaches and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes. The fruit should be just soft when pierced with a sharp knife. 3. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the peaches into the warm jar, then simmer the pickling liquid a little longer until it becomes syrupy. Pour it over the peaches to cover and seal the jar. I like to leave the spices in the jar, but you can strain the liquid if you prefer. These peaches are ready to eat after a few hours but best left for for six weeks. Keep refrigerated once opened, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving. Preparation time: 40 minutes. Cooking time: 2½ hours. Makes: 20 halves INGREDIENTS

1.2kg just ripe but still firm peaches (about 10) Zest and juice from an unwaxed lemon. 1 litre white wine vinegar 550g granulated sugar 6 peppercorns (pink is nice but black or green will do) 3 thin ginger slices (minus the skin) 4 cloves 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds 1 x large jar (1.5 litres) or two smaller ones

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After a two-year break due to COVID restrictions, on 26th June the Billingshurst Show was back! The event kicked off with the carnival procession, the village was out in force to cheer the carnival on and for many people this was the first time that they had seen the Billingshurst Show following the recent expansion of the village. The procession was led by Petworth Town Band and included the Carnival Princess Florence who was accompanied by her attendant Maci and the flower girls Andrea and Tilly-Rose. The theme for 2022 was ‘Go Wild’ and the carnival had a huge amount of colour and wild creatures displaying a fabulous amount of talent. The floats were judged by Paul Berry, the Chairman of the Parish Council and a founder member of BEAT (Billingshurst Emergency Assistance Team). Paul’s job was challenging as the standard was so high this year. Dauxwood Preschool stood out with all of the children and adults dressed as bumblebees and singing their hearts out! This captured the eye of the judge for 1st prize and then led to the 2nd prize to 1st Billingshurst Rainbows and 2nd Billingshurst Brownies walking together in an array of bright colours with their interpretation of ‘Go Wild’. 3rd place went to Wakoos Nursery. The Show was opened by Carnival Princess Florence then the Rock Choir started off the entertainment in the arena and sang Hallelujah just as the Hurricane flypast flew overhead. This was a spectacular sight with the pilot circling the showground three times. We had numerous stalls with something for everyone including homemade fudge, handmade jewellery, dog treats, shutters and blinds,

cushions and peg bags, adult and children’s clothing, toys and novelties, Scalextric, plants and pots, the grand raffle, wine and cider, the baby zone giving away free sun cream for all and loads of local businesses and charities. The ever popular food court was packed with the barbecue, rolls and cakes, beer from Hepworth’s, gin from G&H Gins, a Pimms bar, a juice bar, ice creams, s’mores and live music from Molly McKenna, George Nicholl, the Rock Choir and Petworth Band. Highlights in the arena this year included the birds of prey that put on a spectacular show     Carnival Princess Florence with Maci her attendant and two displays of terrier dog racing which kept the crowd buzzing; the Horsham Bluebelles and VMA Dance School gave displays of their outstanding dancing which really demonstrated their hours of practice. The Scouts and Guides finished off the afternoon with an     Dauxwood Preschool bumblebees won 1st prize obstacle course relay showing the team work and competitiveness within all of the sections. The Billingshurst Show is organised and run by volunteers from Billingshurst Scouts and Guides. All of the Scout and Guide sections were hard at work all afternoon on their stalls which included the cake stall, eat out for a week raffle; tombola’s and hook-a-duck.     Billingshurst Brownies and Rainbows won 2nd prize The Show has had some great feedback on our Facebook page: “Great to have the Show back, really great for the Billingshurst spirit. Good work all.” “The Gnome hunt was a great way to visit all of the stalls.” “A fabulous day, so much hard work and organisation by so many community minded people. The best and busiest show we’ve ever seen!” We look forward to seeing you next year on Sunday 25th June. Natalie Evans, Billingshurst Show Team,   Hawker Hurricane display Unit Leader 2nd Billingshurst Guides

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