Lemon jam with ginger
5 servings
30 minutes
Lemon jam with ginger is a true delight for lovers of refined taste. This French recipe combines the freshness of lemons with the warming spiciness of ginger, creating a harmony of sweet and spicy. Legend has it that in the French provinces this jam was made in cold seasons to warm souls and bodies. The jam has a rich citrus aroma, and ginger adds pleasant warmth and a slight spiciness. It can be served with crispy toasts, tender pancakes, or aromatic croissants. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea, revealing all its flavor nuances. In every spoonful is the sunny freshness of lemons and the invigorating note of ginger, making this jam an indispensable companion for cozy breakfasts and heartfelt conversations.
1
Wash the lemons, pour boiling water over them for 10 minutes, cut the lemons into quarters, remove the core and seeds, chop them smaller and blend in a food processor.
- Lemon: 3 pieces
2
Put the lemon mixture in a pot, add peeled and grated ginger, water, bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 1 glass
3
Add sugar, mix well, and boil the jam for another 5 minutes.
- Sugar: 2 glasss
4
Let the jam cool a bit, pour it into jars, and leave to set.
5
It can be served with pancakes, cookies, or simply enjoyed with tea.