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Papaya and Ginger Jam

Yields5 ServingsPrep Time2 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time47 mins

 1 papaya, deseeded and skin removed
 1 ½ cups jam sugar or caster sugar
 1 lime, washed and cut in half
 4 cm ginger, peeled and finely grated
1

Place papaya in a medium saucepan, squeeze the two lime halves and place the limes into the saucepan. Bring to the boil on medium heat, boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2

Add the sugar and mix until sugar has dissolved. Add the ginger and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until temperature reaches 220c.

3

Spoon jam into sterilised jars and set aside, to cool.

4

Once opened jam can be stored for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.

TIP: Prepare jam jars by washing and sterilising. Place the jars in a saucepan of gentle boiling water and gentle boil for 5 minutes.
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