Lemon Jam

If life gives you lemons... oh, what can't you make with them! Lemonade, curd, sorbet, cupcakes, meringue. The list goes on and on, as lemons are widely used in cooking. Today, I suggest making a delicious lemon jam that will win your culinary heart.

Nutritional value per serving

183 kcal

Proteins: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 40.3 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 25 min
Time in the kitchen: 25 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 1

100-150 grams of lemon jam

Lemon jam is a thick citrus preserve that can be used as a filling in baked goods or eaten on its own. It's a perfect complement to afternoon tea, especially if you're tired of traditional sweets. The jam has a dense texture, a concentrated, moderately sweet flavor, a fragrant aroma, and a beautiful color.

To make it, we'll need just three ingredients: water, lemon, and sugar. The sugar will add the desired sweetness and thicken the jam, and the water will help increase the yield, as lemon peels contain virtually no juice. And we'll be making the dessert with them!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Lemon jam

Ingredients

Servings

100-150 grams of lemon jam

Water

200 ml
Lemon

4 pcs
Sugar

300 G

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the lemons. Carefully cut off the yellow part of the zest.

Step 2

Cut the crust into thin strips.

Step 3

In a clean saucepan, cook sugar syrup.

Step 4

When the syrup starts to boil, add the lemon peels.

Step 5

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon.

Step 6

Cook the mixture until the lemon peels become translucent, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Let the jam steep and transfer to a convenient container for use. It's ready.

Adviсe

Use Meyer lemons for this recipe. They are less tart and have a softer rind that is much easier to cook. If you use regular lemons, be aware that the preserves may be bitter and sour.
Cook the peels until they become very soft and almost translucent. Even if it takes a little longer, this is the desired result. Stir occasionally to prevent the peels from burning.
Be careful that the sugar doesn't caramelize and the jam doesn't turn brown. If you're making jam with sugar syrup, make sure all the crystals have dissolved.

Possible replacements

The flavor of lemon jam can always be enhanced, making it more vibrant and unique. For example, during cooking, you can add orange, lime, and tangerine peels. Each of these fruits will add something unique to the jam: making it more delicate, sweet, or fragrant.

You can add herbs to the finished lemon jam. Thyme, mint, lemon balm, and rosemary will taste great.

By the way, spices will also perfectly enhance the dessert's flavor. Use cardamom and cinnamon. Ground almonds, pistachios, or chopped walnuts will make this treat simply incredible.

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