How to Make Fresh Papaya Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the taste of homemade jam, especially when it's made from fresh, ripe papayas. Papayas are not only delicious, but they are also packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making them the perfect fruit for creating a flavorful jam. Whether you have an abundance of papayas from your garden or you picked up a few at the grocery store, making fresh papaya jam is a great way to preserve their sweet and tropical flavor.

Making papaya jam is a simple and enjoyable process that al...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups mashed ripe papaya
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 ⅓ (1.75 ounce) packages dry pectin
  • 5 cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 4 pint jars

  • Stir together papaya, orange juice, and pectin in a very large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Stir constantly as the mixture heats. Once boiling, stir in the sugar, and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the jam has returned to a boil, start a timer, and boil for exactly 1 minute.
  • Ladle the hot jam into the hot, sterilized canning jars and seal with lids and rings. Allow to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate any jars that do not seal.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Potassium: 30mg