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    3 Ingredient Papaya Lime Jam Recipe

    Aug 11, 2024 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    Papaya and Lime are combined into a tropical fruit preserve. This jam requires only 3 ingredients and it's all natural.
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    80 servings
    RECIPE
    Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe

    Papaya Jam with lime is one of my favorite tropical fruit jams. The lime lends the papaya fruit a lovely aroma.

    No matter if you use this jam as bread spread or mixed into a yogurt, you won't be disappointed by the texture and flavors!

    Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe {without pectin} - How to make papaya jam www.masalaherb.com
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    Jam Making Tips

    Picking the right fruit is crucial for making the perfect jam at home.

    That means using organic, non-treated limes in this papaya jam recipe is essential.

    The skin of the lime is used to give the homemade jam some natural pectin (and of course the lime helps give the jam a lovely, refreshing aroma).

    Lime skin, and citrus fruits, in general, contain plenty of natural pectin, which helps in gelling the jam so to preserve it for longer, naturally.

    To make sure that your homemade jam holds well without getting moldy, you should always work in a clean and hygienic environment.

    Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe {without pectin} - How to make papaya jam www.masalaherb.com

    The amount of sugar and the cooking and boiling process aid in the preservation.

    Just before you fill your jars, make sure to sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water. Sterilizing will get rid of any germs.

    Ensure you keep a pot with water to boil and place your washed jam jars into it for a few minutes.

    Just before closing the lid, pour a small amount of rum into the lid, to kill remaining germs and to give your papaya lime jam a longer shelf life.

    Lock well with the lid and turn your hot jar upside down. This will create a vacuum and your jam will hold much better that way. Turn the jar back up once the jam has cooled down.

    I always store my jam in the fridge once opened, and I would suggest you to do the same thing so that you can thoroughly enjoy your homemade jam.

    📖 Recipe

    Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe

    3 Ingredient Papaya Lime Jam Recipe

    Papaya and Lime are combined into a tropical fruit preserve. This jam requires only 3 ingredients and it's all natural.
    4.59 from 29 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 80 servings
    Calories: 35kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 2.2 pounds Papaya fruit pulp, fresh
    • 1.3 pounds Sugar
    • 3 piece Lime untreated, organic
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • To prepare the papaya cut into half and quarter and scrape out and discard the seeds and strings with a spoon. Cut and discard the peel as well. Cut the Papaya into one inch sized pieces and weigh the fruit pulp.
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • Place the papaya pieces in a bowl and add the sugar, juice of the 3 lime and the previously washed lime peels. Mix the content, cover with a lid and keep for 12 hours or more in the fridge. Stir the content every few hours.
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • This will help the fruits to incorporate with the sugar better. If you are in a hurry, you can skip that step.
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • Place everything into a pot and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes. Keep on stirring frequently!
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • Increase the heat and bring it to a rolling boil (lot of bubbles and foam are an indication). Remove from the heat.
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • Simmer the papaya jam for a while until the jam is set. Check with a candy thermometer (jam setting temp 220° Fahrenheit/105° Celsius) or by doing the ice cold plate test. Drop hot jam on an ice cold plate and move the plate to see if it runs. If it runs, let the jam simmer a bit longer, repeat the test until the jam is set.
    • Test if the jam is set by dropping some jam on a cold plate. If the jam runs, it needs some more cooking time.
    • Pick out the lemon peels and mash the jam if you like with a blender or hand masher.
      Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
    • Prepare your jars and lids by sterilizing in boiling water and pour some rum into the lid (to kill further germs). Place your jam into the jars, close and turn them upside down until the next day.
    • Store in a cool and dry place!

    Notes

    1. 1 servings = 1 teaspoon, Total amounts to about 2-3 jars = 80 servings approx.
    2. Use only untreated organic lime because we will add the lime rind to the jam to add natural pectin which is in the lime rind. You don't want chemicals on your lime to be in your jam.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    3 Ingredient Papaya Lime Jam Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 35 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Potassium 25mg1%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 120IU2%
    Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
    Calcium 3mg0%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Uses

    I love to spread my jams over a slice of bread, homemade brioche buns or Indian Chapati flatbread for breakfast!

    The consistency of the papaya jam is also suitable as a filling for doughnuts and pastries.

    We use homemade apricot jam, for example, in Austria, on cakes to layer and finish off the sugar glaze. In that method, the glaze turns out shiny. You can use this papaya jam the same in the same way.

    Or how about adding a dollop of jam to your daily fresh yogurt bowl? Paul loves this jam in his porridge or muesli.

    Papaya Lime Jam Recipe www.masalaherb.com
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