How to Make Loquat Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Loquat jam is a delicious and unique fruit preserve that is sure to delight your taste buds. Loquats are a small, sweet, and juicy fruit that resemble a mix between a peach and a mango. They are packed with flavor and make a wonderful jam that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or even as a topping for desserts.

Making loquat jam is a great way to use up an abundance of these fruits when they are in season. It's also a fantastic way to enjoy the unique flavor of loquats year-round. Wh...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups pitted and halved loquats
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 8-ounce jars

  • Combine loquats and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan. Let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until loquats macerate and release their juices, about 3 hours.
  • Inspect two 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place a couple of small plates in the freezer.
  • Bring loquats to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Blend fully or partially with an immersion blender, depending on how chunky you prefer your jam to be. Return pureed loquats to the stove and bring to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • Test to make sure the jam is set by dropping a small amount of jam onto a frozen plate. Push with your finger; jam is ready when it wrinkles. If it's still runny, bring back to a boil and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then test again.
  • Ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars and seal. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 204mg