Pumpkin Jam with Apple and Lemon
Description
For the jam, cut the pumpkin and apple into cubes and the lemon into wedges. Cover with sugar and let them release their juice. How long this takes depends on the variety. Then bring to a boil 5–6 times and seal in sterilized jars. Good luck.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for the jam. If the lemon is small, you can use the whole one sliced; if it is large, halves will be enough.
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Step 2
Remove the thick skin from the pumpkin and the fibrous inner edge. Cut the vegetable into small pieces.
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Step 3
Cut one half of the lemon into wedges. Leave the other half for now.
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Step 4
Peel the apple, cut it into small cubes, and sprinkle with lemon juice so it doesn’t brown.
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Step 5
Place the pumpkin, apples, and lemon slices in a stainless steel pot.
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Step 6
Sprinkle with sugar and leave for 3–4–5 hours so the pumpkin releases its juice.
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Step 7
When there is enough juice, put the pot on the heat. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Leave it. When it has cooled completely, bring to a boil again. Repeat this 5-6 times.
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Step 8
When the jam becomes almost "glassy" — it is ready. The pieces should become whole and transparent. The jam is ready. You can spoon it into sterilized jars and seal them.