Sunday, December 4, 2011

Le Ketchup De Grand~ Maman Germaine~Soul Food #118~




My husband's mom was such a BON VIVANT type of person~
Her laughter was contagious..Her hair always lovely w/ that pretty mauve rinse..(It suited her to a t..truly..)an apron perenially tied around her waist..a stocked pantry..and wonderful heritage recipes..a TV in her kitchen..a rocking chair..and all the latest gossip rags:) In French.. she would be well into her 90's now..I knew her in her 70's..
She passed away a long time ago..but one recipe she shared with me..was one of my husband's favorites..
She beamed when her table was laden with good food and family was gathered around it..So happy ..she loved her little French songs too:)Des chansons à répondre..Au Jour De L'An elle était dans son élément~
I still make her ketchup today..most autumns..

It is a sweet ketchup..chunky style..that is perfect during the holidays..especially w/ tourtieres:)Perfect as a gift also~





I received a lovely email w/ a request for this recipe..I am happy..and honored for "Germaine" to share it..



La Recette~


30 red tomatoes
5 peaches
5 pears
5 apples
8 onions
1 full bunch of celery..do you say head of?

2 green peppers..

Bring the above fruits to a boil to blanch and skin..including the tomatoes..then cut up all ingredients in chunks..

then return all cut up ingredients to your large pot and add:


2 cups white distilled vinegar
5 cups of white sugar
1 tbsp of salt
2 tbs of mixed spices (they are called that here..sort of spicy..cinnamony..clovey..etc..)


Simmer for 2 hrs.. heavenly aromas of Germaine's yesteryear will fill your home..
Place in large Mason..Bernadin sterilized jars..and then hot water bath..

Germaine always put a wax seal..w/ a cord in it..:) instead of a hot water bath..I have done both..both have kept well..

we keep it in our cold room..

Makes..I think.. a little over 6 large jars..have plenty on hand..I forget how many:)

Enjoy..
It is a tradition here.

P.S.

I apologize..I made the label w/ ephemera..that I had..simply marked #18..Thank you to whoever shared it!
Posted by at
Labels:

31 comments:

  1. SarahDecember 4, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    A delightful post, Monique. Your label is charming! This always a special treat to visit here. - Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  2. Shirley @ Kokken69December 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Monique, there is something very heart warming about passing on heirloom family recipes to the next generation. I feel very lucky that I am reading your blog and getting a piece of this legacy.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Valerie Harrison (bellini)December 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    These are the kind of recipes we are fortunate to share with you Monique.

    ReplyDelete
  4. From the KitchenDecember 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Thank you, Monique, for sharing a special recipe and a special person. My mother-in-law was not a sharing person so I've had to recreate my husband's favorite things through trial and error. I, however, strive always to be a loving mother-in-law and share my sons favorite recipes. I LOVE the label!

    Best,
    Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
  5. nooschiDecember 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing! The recipe sounds delicious. I'll have to try it sometime. And the photos...oh my, so gorgeous! You are so talented and creative.

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnhDecember 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Monique, thank you so much for this inspiring post, and for the memories!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Marie RaynerDecember 5, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Your, pictures as always are just beautiful Monique. I always used to make this same Tomato Ketchup each year. I made jars and jars of it and we always ran out before the end of the year. It was a real favourite! I miss making preserves . . . sigh . . .

    ReplyDelete
  8. ShelDecember 5, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    It looks heavenly, Monique..how lucky to share a bit of your heritage...I will definately be trying out this.
    Have a wonderful week!
    Shel x

    ReplyDelete
  9. BryonnaDecember 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks so much for posting this, Monique. The packaging is so pretty too. Am off this morning to buy the ingredients and make up my own batch ... to use with your tourtiere recipe, among others.

    ReplyDelete
  10. RitaDecember 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    You just brought back so many memories. I remember my mom making a sour green ketchup that I still make every fall. This one is so interesting. We need something speacial with our tourtieres; love this combination!
    Merci.
    Rita

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenDecember 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I love recipes such as this, lovingly passed down. Your MIL sounds like a fascinating person Monique. I've always wanted to make homemade ketchup and now I have a recipe. Merci.
    Sam

    ReplyDelete
  12. A Box of ChocolatesDecember 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    the bottle looks lovely and the recipe certainly is different what a lovely thing to have from your Mother in Law Merry Christmas to you all the way over there.

    ReplyDelete
  13. La Table De NanaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I can't wait for my husband to read this post..I read it to him.. before posting..but it's always different in real life..we have been busy..He more than I..Outdoor lights etc..
    Thank you for your kind comments..

    ReplyDelete
  14. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    What a cherished, family recipe, Monique. Jacque's mother sounds like she was such a fun lady. He must miss her but he is lucky to have a wife like you to carry one with the family recipes :)

    I would have never though of pears and and apples in ketchup but that's what makes this recipe even more delightful in its variety of flavors. I must taste wonderful! I'm saving this one for tomato season next year!

    ReplyDelete
  15. SophiaDecember 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment, you're always so kind.
    Vi

    ReplyDelete
  16. Rosa's Yummy YumsDecember 6, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Mmhhh, j'adorerais y goûter! Quelle jolie étiquette.

    Bises et bonne semaine,

    Rosa

    ReplyDelete
  17. La Table De NanaDecember 6, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I am going to amend the recipe and say boil/blanch all fruits incl the tomatoes first to skin~ I simply had tomatoes there:) Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Ry @ Sotto Il Monte VineyardsDecember 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Once again I'm trying to catch up on your beautiful life!
    This and all your other recipes always look so amazingly lovely.
    Ry

    ReplyDelete
  19. La Cuisine d'HeleneDecember 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I love vintage recipes, especially from my family. Love the way you did your jar.

    ReplyDelete
  20. La Cuisine d'HeleneDecember 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I would like you to explain how we can do labels like yours. So cute.

    ReplyDelete
  21. La Table De NanaDecember 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Avec Plaisir ..Do you have Photoshop?

    I am familiar with that..You can email me...I would be happy to show you.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Cathy at Wives with KnivesDecember 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing something so special with us. I have made ketchup but it was nothing compared to this lovely recipe. It's on my "to do" list, Monique. Can't wait to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love these beautiful images that speak of a life lived and loved!.."an apron perennially tied behind her back...a stocked pantry..." It is a post for December!
    Bises
    Ronelle

    ReplyDelete
  24. ParisbreakfastsDecember 6, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a rich history this family recipe has...
    I'm sure it tastes even better when the produce comes from your own garden...
    BRAVO

    ReplyDelete
  25. LindaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    This looks so lovely Monique...I have never made ketchup or even had home made ketchup...I need to put this one on my bucket list!
    Such a beautiful jar!
    L~xo

    ReplyDelete
  26. Deana SidneyDecember 6, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Wonderful homage, Monique. The ketchup with fruit looks amazing... had one last summer with apples in it and loved it.. adds a complex level of flavor to it.
    Good to add to my condiment file!

    ReplyDelete
  27. pamDecember 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    She sounds like such a lovely person.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateDecember 8, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    What lovely, treasured memories . . . and I love that you can bring the recollection of your charming mother-in-law back to the table today. A cherished treat! xo

    ReplyDelete
  29. Karen (Back Road Journal)December 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    This ketchup is so interesting with the added fruit. I've never had anything like that and can't wait to give it a try. You are always introducing me to new and different recipes. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Hélène (Cannes)December 14, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Je garde précieusement cette recette-là. Les héritages familiaux me plaisent au plus haut point ... Tes étiquettes sont ravissantes, aussi ...

    ReplyDelete
  31. a quiet lifeDecember 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    sounds so good, but so pretty too! who knew~

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)