Calafate jam or preserve is a traditional recipe from Chilean Patagonia, where these fruits naturally grow and are a significant part of the culinary tradition.
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How to Make Calafate Jam?
Calafate jam is a natural sweet treat that you can easily prepare at home, adjusting the ingredient proportions as desired.
Nutritional Information
Category: Jams
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 300
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 70 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Homedade Calafate Jam recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg of calafate berries
- 1 liter of cold wate
- Sugar
Preparation
- Wash the calafate berries thoroughly in cold water, place them in a pot, and cover with water. Heat over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, and simmer for about an hour until they are soft and tender.
- Strain the water and reserve the calafate berries in a bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or a fork until you obtain a relatively homogeneous pulp, being careful not to splash and stain.
- Filter the calafate pulp into a pot through a fine sieve or a nylon stocking. Optionally, process the remaining solids with an immersion blender and strain again. Taste and add a bit of sugar or sweetener to your liking, as ripe calafate berries can be naturally very sweet.
- Add a cup of water to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil again. Keep it over medium heat and stir until you reach the desired consistency. Pour it into sterilized jars and let them cool upside down.
- Consume the calafate jam immediately once opened, keep it refrigerated, and enjoy it with homemade bread, desserts, or grilled meats.
The legend of Calafate
Calafate is a typical fruit of Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, and it is said that those who taste it always return to visit these beautiful regions.
Did you know?
Collecting calafate berries is a traditional family activity, where grandmothers or mothers are experts in preparing this delicious jam to accompany homemade bread.
