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According to Saed News Cooking Service, the ingredients needed to prepare whole lemon jam are as follows:
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Lemons | 500 g |
Sugar | 1200 g |
Water (for syrup) | 1 L (4 cups) |
Prepare the lemons
Wash the lemons thoroughly. Cut off the stem end and prick the lemons in several places with a needle.
Boil to remove bitterness
Place the lemons in a pot with some water and boil for 5 minutes. Discard the water and repeat boiling for 5 minutes. Repeat this process 6–7 times until the bitterness of the lemon peel is removed.
Cook until tender
After removing the bitterness, cook the lemons until they are soft enough to be pressed gently between two fingers. Soak the cooked lemons in cold water for 3 hours.
Prepare the syrup
Place the sugar and water on the stove, stirring 2–3 times until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemons to the syrup and reduce the heat.
Add lemon juice and thicken
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the syrup and let it simmer until the jam thickens (keep the sides of the pot wet to prevent sticking).
Cool and store
Remove from heat and let the jam cool. Transfer to a lidded container and store in the refrigerator or freezer.
If the lemons are not cooked properly, the peel will remain tough after adding to the syrup, causing the lemons to shrink.
Cut the lemons in half and remove seeds and pulp.
Boil the peel to remove bitterness as with whole lemons.
Fill the hollowed lemon halves with barberry or sour cherry jam when serving.
You can also shape the lemon peel into a rose following the method used for orange peel jam.
