Homemade Loquat Jam Recipes

EASY LOQUAT JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove blossom end of loquat, peel if desired. Remove seeds and cut in half or quarter, depending on size.
• Add lemon juice to loquats and toss. This will help the fruit from browning.
• In a 6 quart pot or Dutch oven, add loquats with lemon juice and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching. Using a potato masher, gently break up fruit halfway through cooking. You can do this off heat to avoid getting splashed.
• Cook for 30 - 40 minutes. Jam will be foamy when it begins to boil, but the foam will begin to subside when jam is almost ready - that's your cue to start watching it closely.
• Place 4 half pint jars in a water bath, along with lids. Bring to a boil, then gently remove hot jars with canning tongs and place on a dish towel until you are ready to process jam. Remove lids from hot water and set aside with jars.
• Ladle jam into sterilized jam jars, leaving 1/4" space. Place lid on jar and tighten band only to "fingertip tight".
• Lower jam into water bath and process for 10 minutes. Remove from water, place on counter to cool.

LOQUAT JAM

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Bring loquats to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ladle the hot jam into the sterilized jars and seal. Allow to cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.

LOQUAT JAM

Steps:

• Boil together the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, Bermuda Gold and fruit, along with a handful of pits for color until thickened.
• Remove cinnamon stick and rub through a sieve and cool.
• Store in very clean jars.
• Seal, label and date.
• Keeps for 2 months in the refrigerator.