Papaya jam is a delicious option to enjoy this tropical fruit throughout the year. It’s easy to make at home and can be used as a spread on toast, crackers, or to accompany cheeses.
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How to make Papaya Jam
To make papaya jam, you’ll need to peel and chop the fruit, then cook it with sugar and lemon until a thick and smooth consistency is formed.
Nutritional Information
Category: Jam
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 300
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 60 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Chilean Papaya Jam recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg of peeled and chopped papayas
- 800 g of sugar
- 2 lemons
Preparation
- Peel the papayas, discard any bruised or damaged areas, and chop into small pieces.
- In a medium-sized pot, add the chopped papayas and mix in the sugar and lemon juice. Stir everything with a spoon and heat over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 60 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and has a smooth consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Reserve the jam in sterilized jars with lids and keep it refrigerated until ready to consume. Serve it with toast, crackers, or strong cheeses.
Benefits of consuming papaya
- Papayas are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, A, E, K, folate, potassium, and magnesium.
- They are a good source of dietary fiber, which is important for healthy digestion, blood sugar regulation, and heart health.
Did you know?
Papaya is a tropical fruit native to Central and South America, originating from the region that includes Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and parts of Panama.
