Description
Italian Lemon Jam is a bright and zesty spread that transforms your breakfast into a sunny delight. With its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, this homemade jam pairs wonderfully with toast, pancakes, and pastries. Made with fresh organic lemons and simple ingredients, it’s a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large organic lemons (about 1.5 cups lemon juice)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon pectin (optional for thickness)
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly and cut them into quarters, removing any seeds.
- In a pot, combine the lemon pieces and water; bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another pot, pressing on the solids to extract juice.
- Stir in the sugar over low heat until fully dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil; cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly; allow to cool at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg