Pumpkin Jam for Winter
Description
Perfect for stocking up for winter. Pumpkin is a wonderful vegetable that, for some reason, not everyone likes the taste of, but even for such picky eaters there is an excellent solution: you can make pumpkin jam for winter at home. It turns out very bright and juicy, and the taste of the pumpkin itself is barely noticeable; oranges or lemons are often added as well, but personally I prefer sea buckthorn. This berry pairs wonderfully with pumpkin, and in the end the jam develops a rather interesting, exotic flavor, somewhat reminiscent of pineapple. Everyone in our family enjoys this treat; even the children, who cannot stand pumpkin, never refuse this jam. So whether you love this sunny vegetable or not, you simply must try this simple pumpkin jam recipe for winter, and I am sure you will not regret it. Serve it at the table or store it in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour a glass of water into a basin or large pot and place it over the heat. As soon as the water boils, start adding sugar one glass at a time, stirring constantly. When one glass of sugar has dissolved, add the second, then the third, and so on; in the end you should have a thick sugar syrup.
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Step 2
Add the sea buckthorn to the prepared syrup, mash it lightly, and bring the mixture to a boil, but do not let it boil.
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Step 3
Now add the peeled, cubed pumpkin, mix everything together, and simmer the jam over low heat until the pumpkin is almost transparent.
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Step 4
Then pour the jam into clean jars and seal them with lids. Pumpkin jam is best stored in the refrigerator or another cool place.