Description
A vibrant and tangy jam with the bright flavors of lemon, warmth from fresh ginger, and a hint of heat from chili.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large lemons, zested and juiced
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small red chili, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the lemons: Zest and juice the lemons, setting both aside.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, water, and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ginger and chili: Stir in ginger and chili, simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate vinegar and salt: Adjust flavors by incorporating vinegar and taste.
- Cook until set: Stir occasionally and check for desired consistency, about 15-20 minutes.
- Fill the jar: Ladle jam into heatproof jars, seal tightly to create a vacuum.
Notes
Crafting this jam ahead of time works well for parties and breakfasts. Store in sterilized jars; lasts about three weeks in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Preserves
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, lemon, ginger, chili, condiment, preserves, homemade