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3-Ingredient Lemon Jam
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3 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 1DAY 3HRS

3-Ingredient Lemon Jam

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This simple jam will be thick and not-too-sweet, perfect for spreading on toast or using in cakes and pies.
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
https://www.thefitmediterranean.com/
This simple jam will be thick and not-too-sweet, perfect for spreading on toast or using in cakes and pies.
1DAY 3HRS
Total Time
$1.26
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
US / Metric
Lemon
12
Extra-Large Lemons
use up to 15
Water
2 1/2 cups
Water
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
415
Fat
0.3 g
Protein
1.1 g
Carbs
109.1 g
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step 1
Wash and cut off the tips of the Lemons (12), then cut them in half and in thin slices
step 1 Wash and cut off the tips of the Lemons (12), then cut them in half and in thin slices
step 2
Remove pits and any black-ish parts of the skin
step 2 Remove pits and any black-ish parts of the skin
step 3
Place the sliced lemons into a large bowl, cover with water and let it marinate for 24 hours.
step 3 Place the sliced lemons into a large bowl, cover with water and let it marinate for 24 hours.
step 4
After this time has passed, take the lemons off the water and place them in a large pot. Add the Granulated Sugar (4 cups) and Water (2 1/2 cups).
step 4 After this time has passed, take the lemons off the water and place them in a large pot. Add the Granulated Sugar (4 cups) and Water (2 1/2 cups).
step 5
Bring to a simmer and cook on very low heat, stirring frequently for a couple of hours. As lemons are very high in natural pectine, the jam will thicken very fast, so keep an eye on it and stir as much as you can to avoid the jam to stick to the pot.
step 5 Bring to a simmer and cook on very low heat, stirring frequently for a couple of hours. As lemons are very high in natural pectine, the jam will thicken very fast, so keep an eye on it and stir as much as you can to avoid the jam to stick to the pot.
step 6
When ready, immediately divide the jam into sterilized jars, close them tight with a lid and place the jars upside down covered with a towel until completely cooled. Store the jars in a dry and cool place, which would allow them to last for months.
step 6 When ready, immediately divide the jam into sterilized jars, close them tight with a lid and place the jars upside down covered with a towel until completely cooled. Store the jars in a dry and cool place, which would allow them to last for months.
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Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Dessert
Summer
Spreads & Dips
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