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Nectarine Jam

with Amaretto, Vanilla and Ginger
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Nectarine Jam

Nectarine Jam - Imaginative and playful flavors

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Health Score:
64 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
26
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Ginger gives the nectarine jam a special aroma and stimulates digestion and circulation - for more energy in the morning.

You would like to avoid alcohol in your spread? Then take a few drops of bitter almond oil instead of Amaretto.

 

1 glass contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie26 cal.(1 %)
Protein0 g(0 %)
Fat0 g(0 %)
Carbohydrates6 g(4 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage0.5 g(2 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.1 mg(1 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0.1 mg(1 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate0 μg(0 %)
Pantothenic acid0 mg(0 %)
Biotin0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C1 mg(1 %)
Potassium28 mg(1 %)
Calcium1 mg(0 %)
Magnesium2 mg(1 %)
Iron0.1 mg(1 %)
Iodine0 μg(0 %)
Zinc0 mg(0 %)
Saturated fatty acids0 g
Uric acid3 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
4 ½ lbs Nectarine
1 pc fresh ginger (about 2.5 oz)
1 Vanilla bean
18 ozs jam sugar (3:1 ratio)
1 lemon
3 Tbsps Amaretto (or almond syrup)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Ladle, 1 Immersion blender (optional), 4 canning jars (each about 400 ml), 1 Garlic press, 1 Kitchen towel

Preparation steps

1.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 1

Rinse nectarines, wipe dry, halve and remove pits.

2.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 2

Finely dice the nectarines or purée using an immersion blender. Place nectarines in a pot.

3.

Peel ginger root, cut into pieces and press through a garlic press into the pot with nectarines. Halve vanilla bean lengthwise and add to fruit mixture.

4.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 4

Add jelling sugar to pot, mix well and let stand for 1 hour.

5.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 5

Bring nectarine mixture to a boil and continue to boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

6.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 6

Squeeze juice from lemon. Add amaretto and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the pot and cook for 1 more minute. Remove vanilla bean.

7.
Nectarine Jam preparation step 7

Ladle into jars, cover with lids and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: To preserve for longer, process jars according to manufacturer's instructions.

 

Comments

 
It could go well with peanut butter, perhaps? Regardless, it looks sweet and inviting!

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