Cameroon Style Papaya Jam Recipes

CAMEROON STYLE PAPAYA JAM

Steps:

• Peel the papaya, de-seed and slice thinly. Add to a medium bowl and toss with the lemon juice and sugar to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to sit over night in refrigerator.
• The following day, add the mixture to a mortar and pound to a paste or purée in a food processor. Transfer to a medium saucepan, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking until all the moisture has evaporated, then spoon into hot, sterilized canning jars and seal with lids and rings.
• Allow to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate any jars that do not seal. Store in a cool, dark cupboard.

PAPAYA AND MANGO JAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
• Bring to boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered for 30 or 40 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked away and mixture is thick, stirring often.
• Spoon jam into hot sterilized canning jars.
• Fill jar to within 0.125 in from top.
• Seal quickly and tightly.

STRAWBERRY - PAPAYA CHIA JAM

Steps:

• In a pot, mash together the strawberries, papaya, coconut water, lime juice and pectin.
• Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
• Add the sugar and chia seeds and return mixture to a full rolling boil.
• Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour into jars.

GREEN PAPAYA JAM

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water for about five minutes until a syrup is formed. Add grated green papayas and cook slowly over low heat. When mixture thickens, remove from heat and add vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well.
• Pour into jars and seal. Fills two large jars.