Easy Pumpkin Jam Recipe From Fresh Pumpkin

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When you think of homemade jam recipes, most people think of berries and stone fruit. However, pumpkin is such a versatile vegetable as it is easily adapted to both sweet and savory recipes.

This recipe utilizes freshly grated pumpkin. Since it uses grated pumpkin, it has almost like a marmalade or pumpkin preserve consistency and canned pumpkin puree cannot be substituted. The type of jam made with pumpkin flesh puree is really more of a pumpkin butter as it generally has the same consistency as apple butter.

This Homemade Pumpkin Jam is the perfect jam to serve as a great edible holiday gift. Your friends, families and kids’ teachers will enjoy this gift from the heart. I always feel so much more pleasure in giving gifts I made with my own two hands. I also think it shows greater appreciation to whoever you are presenting the gift to. They know it takes a lot more effort and love to make a gift than to order a gift from your computer.

Pumpkin is one of the most versatile foods in the world. I think I am so blessed growing up with Caribbean parents, therefore growing up being able to enjoy pumpkin in a variety of both sweet and savory recipes. In neighborhoods with large Caribbean and Latin communities, you can easily find whole pumpkin of many varieties. Kabocha or Calabaza are the best pumpkin varieties you want to use to make this delicious Pumpkin Pie Jam. However, you can also use Halloween pumpkins.

Not only is pumpkin a versatile delicious ingredient to include in delicious sweet and savory dishes, but it is also loaded with health benefits.

• Pumpkin is very low in fat and calories – made up of 94% water. For this reason, it is a good carbohydrate to include on weight loss programs.
• Pumpkin is also rich in vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
• Rich in Antioxidants, especially beta carotene.
• Pumpkin has a lower glycemic index than potatoes, so it is diabetic friendly.

No since the pumpkin is grated in this recipe, it can only be made with fresh pumpkin.

This instant jam can be stored in the refrigerator for 6 months. If preserved by canning in a water bath, it should be stored in a cool dark place and can last for longer.

Pumpkin has natural pectin. With these natural pectins, the jam will seize and thicken easily.

• Fresh Pumpkin
• sugar
• lemon
• fresh ginger
• ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large, heavy bottomed pot.
• Boil for about 15-20 minutes, until thickened.
• Let cool and store in glass jars in the refrigerator.

Delicious Pumpkin Jam is what you need in your life. As it can last several months in the refrigerator, you can enjoy simple pumpkin jam all year long; not just during the fall season.

If you love pumpkins as much as I do, here are some great ideas you might like to try.

• Pumpkin Pork Chops
• Malaysian Pumpkin Curry
• Homemade Pumpkin Puree
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
• Pumpkin Dip
• Pumpkin Hummus
• Pumpkin Pancakes
• Pumpkin Soup

Make sure you always have jam jars of Homemade Pumpkin Jam so you can enjoy it at any time of year.

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