Lemon Jam Recipe

Brighten your day with this zesty homemade lemon jam! Bursting with sunshine and flavor, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for spreading on toast, scones, or using in baking. Learn how to transform fresh lemons into a deliciously tangy treat with our simple, step-by-step instructions.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 761.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Jam

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How to Make Lemon Jam

  1. Wash the lemons thoroughly. Slice them thinly, removing the pips and seeds. Tie the pips in a small piece of muslin or cheesecloth to create a bag.
  2. Place the lemon slices, collected juice, muslin bag, and 200ml water into a large preserving pan. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the rind is tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Remove from the heat. Add 1kg of warmed sugar, stirring gently until it dissolves completely.
  4. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir frequently.
  5. Cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the jam reaches setting point (a small amount placed on a chilled plate wrinkles when pushed with a finger).
  6. Remove the muslin bag, squeezing out any remaining juice. Use an immersion blender or food processor to partially puree the jam, leaving some texture if desired.
  7. Return the jam to the pan.
  8. Gently heat the jam, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until smooth and creamy.
  9. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring continuously, for approximately 1 minute to ensure the jam reaches a good setting point. Be careful not to burn.
  10. Remove from the heat immediately.
  11. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a small headspace. Seal immediately and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

761g

Fat

0g

Carbs

66g

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