pumpkin jam

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 1 kg pumpkin flesh, finely chopped
• 1 lemon(s), the juice
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 2 stalk(s) cinnamon
• 3 tbsp rum
• 1 kg gelling sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Pumpkin Jam with Cinnamon & Rum

Cook 1 kg of pumpkin flesh with the cinnamon sticks until soft. Once the pumpkin is tender, sieve it and discard the cinnamon sticks. Finely puree the pumpkin flesh with the lemon juice, then add the gelling sugar, 3-4 tablespoons of rum, and vanilla sugar. Cook according to the package instructions (gelling sugar) until jam is obtained. Important! It is also better to use a 1:1 gelling sugar ratio, as this improves the consistency of the jam. Pour into prepared jars while it is still hot and seal immediately. Tip: If you like, you can also add cloves, anise, or ginger to the pumpkin while it is cooking – it will give it a very Christmassy taste. This recipe originates from the USA; Americans usually make this jam for Halloween.