You can make jam even at this time of year, and pumpkin is a great ingredient for jams, too. The taste is even more exciting when pumpkin is combined with oranges.
Pumpkin jam is a delicacy, great on toast or as an ingredient of scones and cakes. Classic winter flavors such as cinnamon, cloves and star anise are perfect to spice it up with. The amount of sugar may vary depending on the sweetness of the pumpkin. The jam is also perfect as a gourmet gift.
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Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin
- 600 g sugar
- 2 oranges
- 1 packet pectin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon star anise
Preparation
Cut the pumpkin into small pieces, and roast at 180 degrees for about 45 minutes. When the flesh is soft, remove the skin and crush with a fork or mash with a stick blender.
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Place in a saucepan, add the sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, spices and pectin. Bring to the boil and simmer for three to five minutes from the time it starts boiling. If the jam turns out too thick, add a little water. Transfer to sterilized jars, close tightly and turn upside down for five minutes.