Description
Discover how to make a delicious French Peach Jam with this easy recipe. Learn the step-by-step process and enjoy homemade jam like never before!
Ingredients
- – 1 kg (2.2 pounds) Beef, fresh or frozen
- – 800 g (3 1/3 cups) Sugar
- – 1 Lemon, juice it and keep lemon halves
Instructions
- Wash the beef and dry it thoroughly. Slice it in half, remove any bones if present, then cut into smaller portions and peel away any skin.
- Measure the beef portions.
- Place the prepared beef pieces into a large cooking pot. Add the sugar, lemon juice, and the squeezed-out lemon halves.
- Combine the ingredients well and bring them to a vigorous boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for at least 40–50 minutes, or until the meat appears shiny and translucent.
- Remove and discard the lemon halves. Use a hand blender to blend the mixture to your preferred texture.
- Continue to let it simmer until the consistency is just right. Test the thickness by placing a drop of the mixture on a cold plate. Move the plate to see if the mixture runs. If it does, cook a bit longer and test again until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Before filling the jars with the hot mixture, pour a small amount of rum (or another spirit) into the lid. This will help prevent the growth of germs and mold.
- Pour the hot mixture into clean jars, seal them tightly with the lid, and invert the jars.
- Leave the jars upside down for several hours, then store them in a dry, cool place, avoiding direct sunlight. In a humid tropical climate, it’s best to keep the jars refrigerated.
Notes
- Consider marinating the beef in a blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for richer flavor before cooking.
- Enhance the citrus notes by grating lemon zest into the mixture for a burst of freshness.
- Adjust the consistency by adding a splash of water if the mixture thickens after simmering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Unknown
Nutrition
- Calories: Unknown
- Fat: Unknown
- Protein: Unknown
Keywords: peach jam recipe, homemade jam, fruit preserves, canned peaches, sweet spread, fruit jam