Loquat Jam Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Loquat Jam Recipe). Loquat trees are all over Southern California where I live, yet are often overlooked. The loquats make a wonderfully fragrant jam and are worth harvesting! If you have a loquat tree, wait until the loquats are yellow before picking. Once the jam cooks long enough, the loquats turn a lovely orange-pink color. This is wonderful on buttered toast, but my favorite way to enjoy it is with some salty cheese.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 5hrs5 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 2 8-ounce jars

Loquat Jam Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups pitted and halved loquats

2 cups white sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine loquats and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan. Let sit at room temperature stirring occasionally until loquats macerate and release their juices about 3 hours.

Step 2

Inspect two 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place a couple of small plates in the freezer.

Step 3

Bring loquats to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Blend fully or partially with an immersion blender depending on how chunky you prefer your jam to be. Return pureed loquats to the stove and bring to a boil. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.

Step 5

Test to make sure the jam is set by dropping a small amount of jam onto a frozen plate. Push with your finger; jam is ready when it wrinkles. If it's still runny bring back to a boil and simmer for an additional 5 minutes then test again.

Step 6

Ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars and seal. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Loquat Jam Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 229.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.3g 1%

Carbohydrates: 59.4g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 50g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 1139.1IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 10.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 12.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 9.9mg 4%

Potassium: 203.8mg 6%

Sodium: 0.8mg

Calories From Fat: 1.3

*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.