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Homemade Nectarine Jam
Homemade nectarine jam captures summer’s lush flavor in a jar. First, you wash, halve, and deseed ripe nectarines. Then, cut them into small pieces and combine with sugar and water, leaving it overnight to macerate. Next, simmer gently for 40–45 minutes until reduced and aromatic, skimming off any foam. Finally, stir in lemon juice, test its set on a chilled saucer, and jar while still warm.
Ingredients
● 1 kg ripe nectarines
● 600 g sugar
● juice of 1 lemon
● 50 g water
Directions
Wash the nectarines well, slice in half and remove the seeds.
Cut the nectarines into small pieces and put the fruit in a pot.
Add the water and sugar and leave overnight for the fruit to release their juices.
In the morning, put the pot on low heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes until the jam has reduced.
If necessary, remove any foam from the surface using a slotted spoon.
Just before turning off the heat, add the lemon juice and bring to a boil.
To see if the jam has the desired consistency, put some on a saucer and allow to cool.
Once it has cooled tilt the plate slightly and if it is not runny, the jam is ready.
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