Apple Or Pear Ginger Jam Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Or Pear Ginger Jam

• 1 kg (approximately 2.2 lbs) apples (or pears, or a combination)
• Sugar
• Water
• Preserved Gingerroot
• Lemons, Juice And Zest Of

How to Make Apple Or Pear Ginger Jam

1. Sterilize your jars and lids.
2. Place a trivet in the bottom of a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
3. Peel, core, and chop 1 kg (approximately 2.2 lbs) apples (or pears, or a mix!).
4. Gently stew the fruit in 250ml (10 fl oz) water until it reaches a smooth applesauce consistency (about 15-20 minutes).
5. Add 600g (12 oz) sugar, by weight, for each 500ml (approximately 1 pint) of applesauce.
6. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
7. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
9. Peel and roughly chop 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger (adjust to taste; start with less and add more as needed). Add to the applesauce.
10. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil.
11. Test for setting point using the wrinkle test (a small spoonful dropped onto a chilled plate should wrinkle when pushed with your finger).
12. (This sets quickly due to the natural pectin in the fruit).
13. Carefully ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving a small headspace.
14. Seal the jars tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a good seal (optional, but recommended for longer shelf life).