4.2 from 30 votes
Lemon Jam
An easy, old-fashioned Lemon Jam Recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Soaking time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 40 mins
Servings: 5 small jars (250ml x 5)
Calories: 793 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 3 medium lemons
- 1 kg castor sugar
- ½ teaspoon bicarb soda
- 1 litre water
- water (additional water for soaking lemons)
Instructions
- Wash lemons and cut off the very top and bottom ends of the lemon.
- Slice lemons thinly (removing any seeds as you go), cover with enough cold water to completely immerse the lemons and leave overnight.
- The next day, strain off the liquid and place lemons in a large saucepan. Cover with enough cold water to completely immerse the lemons and bring to the boil. Add the bicarb soda and boil for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool a little and then strain off the liquid again. Leave lemons to cool completely.
- Add the one litre of water to the lemons and boil uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Add half of the sugar, stir over low-medium to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a steady simmer and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Add the other half of the sugar and bring to the boil. Continue to stir every couple of minutes for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture reaches setting point.
- Pour hot mixture into sterilised jars. Allow to cool a little and then secure lid.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
793kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
206g
(69%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
201g
(402%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5small jars (250ml x 5)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 793
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 793kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 206g | 69% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 201g | 402% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.