Papaya jam

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    16 tablespoon

  • Calories

    46 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Papaya jam

This papaya jam is a lovely tropical jam with a delicately aromatic flavor. Easy and so tasty.

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Ingredients

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  • ¾ lb papaya peeled and deseeded weight, make sure it's ripe
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Cut the papaya in half and remove the black seeds as well as any stringiness around them. Peel the papaya making sure you remove any pale areas from just under the skin that may become tough when cooked. Dice the papaya and measure/weight after you have prepared.
  2. Place the papaya chunks in a pot/saucepan with the sugar and lemon juice. Place over a medium heat and warm for a couple minutes, stirring now and then, so that the sugar dissolves. Once the fruit softens, mash to break up the chunks of fruit.
  3. Bring the jam to a simmer, the reduce the heat a little. Once the fruit softens, mash to break up the chunks of fruit. Stir now and then and scrape down any jam that splashes up the sides. Continue to cook for around 15 - 20 minutes as the jam cooks down and thickens. The jam will become a little darker in color and thicker - when you stir a spatula through, it will take a bit longer to close in behind.
  4. As you get towards the end, test the jam to see if it sets - if you have a cold plate (ideally one you placed in the freezer before), place a small amount on the plate. Leave a few seconds to cool a little then tilt the plate to see how much it runs - it should hold a bit. Then run your finger through the middle of the jam and it should leave an open gap rather than close in completely behind. When this happens, the jam should be ready.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat an allow to cool a minute or two. Transfer to your prepared clean jar(s) and put lid on while still hot (see above re proper canning methods if you plan to store longer). Leave to cool. 

Notes

  • This recipe makes enough for roughly 1 x 8oz (235-240ml) jars (1 cup).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 202IU (4%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16tablespoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 46kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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