Arbutus Unedo Jam

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Homemade Arbutus Unedo Jam

Homemade Arbutus Unedo jam captures the wild, sun-warmed sweetness of autumn berries. First, you gently squeeze ripe arbutus berries and layer them with sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Then, let the mixture rest overnight to extract its rich juices. Next, bring to a strong boil for 10–15 minutes, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened. Finally, jar while warm. The result is velvety, richly flavored, and deeply evocative of autumn.

Ingredients
500 grams of ripe Arbutus Unedo
300 sugar
Juice of half a lemon
50 g water

Method
In a small saucepan, put the Arbutus, squeeze them a little with your fingers, and add the water and sugar. We leave them all night to extract the juices. In the morning, put them over a strong heat for 10-15 minutes, then lower the heat and boil until the jam thickens. Put into a sterile jar. This is a rare jam because it is not easily harvested and is best enjoyed when available.

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