Posted on
30 September 2014
by
AHS
Date Jam [1]
Date Jam
Ingredients
1kg stoned dates
725ml water
1kg preserving sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
2tbsp unsalted butter
Preparation
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1. Bring the dates and water to the boil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
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2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to cook, stirring all the time.
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3. When the mixture is thick and smooth, take it off the heat.
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4. Pack into sterilised, warmed jars and cover.
Cooks Note
Makes: 2.25kg