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patandchickens

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Or, trade a bunch of it to someone who doesn't have a kiwi vine but DOES have something else you could use :)

Also I wonder hwo it'd be pureed and cooked down and made into fruit leather (rollups)

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My thought is mostly the texture. They're a potassium one so they have that sorta... banana texture going on. Which dries beautifully but not sure how it would can.

I'd definitely add a lot of lemon to mine LOL. They're rarely as tart as I want them :D I think fruit leather from them sounds nom.
 

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I googled that, and was able to find the answer on another forum. But, since I don't think I'm allowed to post the link, I just copied this:

How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin.
 

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You've got me drooling!!! I wanted to plant Northern Hearty Kiwi here, but have to wait until I have my own house. :( Wine, jam and fruit leather all sound devine!
 

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They had kiwi jam here and it was good. I have no idea how they made it, but it tasted yummy. It was mixed with another fruit. I'd try making some jam.
 

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I have seen kiwi jam to buy, but have never tasted it.
Sounds like you have enough to do some experimentation; maybe try several things - jam, drying,vinegar, chutney, etc - to see how they work, and how you like them. By next harvest you will know better where to direct your energies. Actually, asking us (who are unlikely to ever have a glut of kiwis) is probably not the best idea, as we would want to hoard them, and dole them out in tiny quantities :lol:. Check out some Aussie and NZ sites; I'm sure they can offer more suggestions.
 
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