BEER JAM

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It is not jam in the classic sense, it is more a preserved sauce. Use a stout beer to make this dark syrup. Lovely to glaze beef or pair with a wedge of well aged cheddar.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

48 ounces stout beer
2 lbs sugar
1 ounce lemon juice
10 allspice berries
2 vanilla beans, split
3 whole cloves
2 star anise
1 slice orange zest
8 ounces pectin (homemade, NOT commercial powdered pectin)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat bring the beer, sugar lemon juice, vanilla, allspice, cloves, star anise and orange zest to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to storage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
  • Strain the liquid and save the vanilla for another use.
  • Pour into a large wide pot, stir in the pectin, and bring to a boil over high heat being sure it does not boil over.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches about 215 F and has the texture of a light syrup, 20-25 minutes.
  • Use standard canning techniques to finish seal in 6 half pint and 1 4 oz jars.
  • Does not include refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 179.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 139.4, Protein 1.1

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