Kiwi Nectarine Jam Recipes

NECTARINE JAM

Steps:

• Cook all ingredients at a very mild boil for 30-minutes.
• *At this point you can add optional spices of your choice such as 1 teaspoons cinnamon, almond extract, or ground ginger, or 1 tblsp. brandy extract; or any favorite combination. Cook for 5 minutes more.
• Skim foam off surface.
• Ladle into sterilized jars.
• Process in boiling water bath for 10-mins.

HOMEMADE KIWI JAM

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine kiwis, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Heat mixture over high heat, stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula. Once the mixture starts to bubble up, reduce the heat down to medium-low.
• Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until the jam is thick and viscous. To test if the jam is ready, I usually like to run my spatula along the bottom of the pot in a straight line. If it takes more than a second for the line to fill back up, the jam is usually ready. I like to err on the side of caution and take the jam off almost too early-if it's not done yet, you can always return it back to the heat.
• Once ready, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the jam to a heatproof container. Let the jam cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge.
• Stored properly in an airtight container in the fridge, this jam will usually last for two months.

KIWI & NECTARINE JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine kiwi & nectarines, pineapple juice, lemon juice and apple.
• Bring to a boil and then add the sugar; stir to dissolve.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove apples, pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal.

NECTARINE JAM

Steps:

• In an 8-quart pan, combine the nectarines and lemon juice; stir in about half of the sugar; cover the pan and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Remove pan cover, stir in the remaining sugar and the butter.
• Over med-low heat, stirring constantly, heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Increase heat to med-high and bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Remove the pan from the heat and skim off the foam.
• Return the pan to the heat and bring to a full rolling boil; stir in the pectin.
• Return mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Remove pan from heat; skim off any foam.
• To prevent jam from separating in the jars, let jam cool for 5 minutes before filling the jars; gently stir jam every minute or so to distribute the fruit.
• Ladle the hot jam into the hot jars, leaving ¼ inch head space.
• Wipe jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth.
• Cover with hot lids and apply screw rings.
• Process half-pint jars in a 200° water bath for 10 minutes; pint jars for 15 minutes.

KIWI & LIME JAM

Steps:

• Peel the kiwi fruit, cut into quarters and then chop roughly.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the kiwi fruit and sugar over a low heat.
• Simmer gently until the sugar dissolves stirring occasionally. Add the lime juice and zest.
• Once the sugar has dissolved turn the heat up and bring the mixture to a rapid boil for about 10 minutes. Stir frequently and be sure not to let the mixture burn.
• Spoon jam into a sterilized, air-tight jar and refrigerate. The jam can be kept up to a month.
• Spread jam on hot buttered toast and serve with a cup of tea.

KIWI JAM

Steps:

• Combine kiwi, pectin and pineapple juice in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Add sugar, stirring until disolved.
• Return to a rolling boil.
• Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat-skim off foam.
• Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

NECTARINE JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 5 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Measure finely chopped, peeled nectarines; you should have 4 1/2 cups. Add to a heavy pot and immediately mix with lemon juice so they don't turn brown.
• Combine 1/4 cup sugar and fruit pectin in a bowl. Add to nectarines in the pot and stir well. Slowly bring mixture to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Add remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar and stir to dissolve, making sure to scrape over the bottom of the pot. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
• Pack nectarine jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.