Homemade Jam

Information

Prep: 5 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Serves: Many! | Gluten free

Ingredients list

• ½ kg fruit of choice
• 1 cup of sugar
• ½ lemon’s juice – this is important because the pectin works as the setting agent in the jam
• Lemon rind strips – for more flavour

Method

• Combine all your ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the jam reaches a gelatinous texture that coats the back of a spatula.
• Remove the lemon rind and allow the jam to cool completely.
• Sterilise a jar for your jam by thoroughly washing it with hot water, then place it in an oven without a fan at 160°C for 20-30 minutes.
• Once cooled, carefully transfer your homemade jam into the sterilised jar.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks and enjoy!