Pumpkin Jam

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This was the first time I ever made pumpkin jam, I am so pleased with how it turned out. I made two jars, with the recipe below, I think perhaps next time, maybe I might add some ginger, or even better some vanilla beans. We have been noshing away crackers, cheese and the pumpkin jam. I will have to make some more very soon ! And again I think this would be a wonderful christmas gift for someone. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend.



pumpkin,sugar,water,lemon juice,cinnamon sticks

shred/grate or chop up very finely the pumpkin

into a thick bottom pan, add all the ingredients

bring to a boil, and then simmer

the simmer time, will vary, it could take from 1/2 hour to an hour, till the jam cooks, and thickens, due to the water content of the pumpkin, and the humidity in the air..........mine took 1 hour, spoon into hot sterilized jars, cover and cool

my little slaves helpers, cleaning jars !

we ate ours with crackers and Brie cheese..........DELISH

Pumpkin Jam


4 cups shredded or chopped pumpkin
4 cups sugar
juice of 1 lemon
5-6 cinnamon sticks (optional) I added those
2 cups water

Peel the pumpkin, grate or shred finely (or chop finely)
To a heavy bottom pot add, the pumpkin, sugar, lemon juice, water and cinnamon sticks(if using).
Bring to a boil, and then let simmer over medium heat, stirring once in a while, for about 45 mins. to an hour.
Spoon into hot sterilized jars, and let cool.

xo,Diana

Comments

  1. Receitas para a FelicidadeOctober 21, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Ficou linda Diana, adoro estas compotas caseiras

    beijinhos e obrigada pela partilha!!
    (bom fim de semana)

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  2. Ana Rita MarreirosOctober 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love it with the cheese..It's addicting...
    Kisses,
    Rita

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  3. Receitas ao DesafioOctober 24, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Tens uns ajudantes fantásticos. O meu filho mais velho até respira fundo se lhe peço para fazer alguma coisa. Só tem 10 anos mas acho que já está na pré-adolescência, pelo menos em termos de feitio. A pequenita quer ajudar em tudo e suja-se a si e tudo que estiver num raio de 1 km à sua volta. Acho que as crianças são mesmo assim . Têm fases. O teu doce é uma verdadeira tentação e a sugestão de acompanhar com brie uma delícia! és uma rapariga cheia de boas ideias!
    Bj
    patricia

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