[matilda duck]

Oooops indeed!!!  I have been sooo lucking forward to making this, as soon as I saw it in the book that I think I lost control of my mind???

I brought some mixed spices and read that this had to go into a muslin bag :blink:  Then realised it should have been mixed Pickling spices bit of a size difference there

Then I realised I'd forgotten to buy the apples

Then I got so excited after preping the mango and apple that I added ALL the ingredients.... including the sugar and put it all in the pan :blink:
Too late so I just stired and let it simmer all together...then remembered I hadn't put the ginger in

Well it turned out ok I think??? it's in jars now waiting to be ready in october   It's HOT!!!!   
 What do I do with the muslin and pickling spices do I just throw them away?
 

[Yorkie]

Nah, they'll keep for your next bout of pickling or summat 

[matilda duck]

I've popped it in a food bag at the moment cause the kitchen stinks

[Yorkie]

Just a thought - did you already use the spices and muslin?

I assumed they hadn't been used - I'm sure someone will know the answer if you've used them once already

[matilda duck]

 
Thanks Yorkie,  you can enter my school of cooking anyday

[Val H]

1/ The pickling spices are usually in a jar and I presume that you've not used them!
2/ The muslin will be fine if you wash it thorougly.
3/ It's a recipe. I'm sure the end result will be OK
4/ Not sure what to do with the mixed spices. Unless they've cost a lot, I'd tend to get rid of them or use shortly.

[matilda duck]

Thanks Val, It is only a recipe   we can wait and see the results in October.....trust me .

I've chucked the pickling spices as I used them eventually in the recipe
You have to laugh really.
Nevermind I'll see how I get on with the raspberry jam later

[Roll Roll]

I think what the Duck was getting at with the pickling spice was can it be used more that once?? I said to her ( been the cheep skate that I am ) just rince them under the tap and put them on a baking tray in the oven to dry out and reuse them another time. Normally I wouldnt suggest this but the smell of them was just as strong as when they went in and they were very firm. Just an idea?? sorry

[SAMANTHA MOLLY]

Mangos ar 29p in aldi from MOnday - might have a go at this one! Another hamper treat.