Cucumber Jam with Lemon
Description
Winter preserve made at home. To make cucumber jam with lemon, you will need fresh cucumbers, a bunch of mint, and small lemons. You can increase the amount of sugar. See the recipe below. The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Cucumbers can be cut into cubes.
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Step 2
Place the cucumbers in a thick-walled pot. Add the sugar. Chop the mint and add it to the cucumbers. Blanch the lemon in boiling water, remove the zest with a fine grater, and add it to the cucumbers. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon and add it to the pot. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Add the vanillin.
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Step 3
Leave the resulting mixture for 3 hours so that all ingredients absorb the juice.
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Step 4
Add water. Place the saucepan on the heat. Bring to a boil, stirring. Then cook until the jam thickens.
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Step 5
Sterilize the jars and boil the lids. Divide the jam among the jars. Seal and wrap them, then set aside to cool. Store in a cool place. Cucumber jam with lemon is ready.