Description
Awaken your taste buds with this vibrant Italian Lemon Jam, a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors. Perfect for spreading on warm toast or pairing with cheese, this jam captures the essence of sun-drenched lemon orchards. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can create this delicious treat that will brighten any meal and impress your friends at brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large organic lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly under cold water. Zest and juice them into a bowl, removing any seeds.
- In a large saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
- If using pectin, add it now according to package instructions and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until desired thickness is reached.
- Carefully ladle hot jam into sterilized jars while warm. Seal tightly and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg