Pumpkin Ginger Jam Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pumpkin Ginger Jam Recipe). I always loved pumpkin preserves, but this recipe is my favorite. You may decide to omit ginger and only add lemon, but in my opinion ginger makes it very special.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 20hrs

Total: 21hrs25 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Pumpkin Ginger Jam Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds peeled and seeded pumpkin

cut into small cubes

5 ¼ cups white sugar

1 lemon

cut into wedges and seeded

1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger

peeled and grated

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Stir pumpkin and sugar together in a saucepan. Cover and let stand 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Place unpeeled lemon wedges in a food processor; puree until smooth.

Step 3

Place pumpkin and sugar mixture in the saucepan over high heat. Stir in lemon and ginger. Bring to a rolling boil; cook stirring frequently until pumpkin is translucent but still holds its shape about 30 minutes. Mash to desired consistency.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add jars and lids and boil for 5 minutes. Pack pumpkin mixture into hot jars and cover with lids. Let cool then refrigerate and use within a month.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin Ginger Jam Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 270.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 70.1g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 66.3g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 4192.4IU 84%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 10.3mg 17%

Folate: 9.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 16.8mg 2%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 7.9mg 3%

Potassium: 207mg 6%

Sodium: 0.9mg

Calories From Fat: 0.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.