CAMEROON STYLE PAPAYA JAM

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Papaya Jam is a traditional Cameroonian recipe for a classic jelly, made with papaya and lemon juice, that is traditionally served with bread.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Papaya

Time 55m

Yield 2 small jars

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large ripe papaya
1 lemon, juice of
900 g sugar

Steps:

  • Peel the papaya, de-seed and slice thinly. Add to a medium bowl and toss with the lemon juice and sugar to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to sit over night in refrigerator.
  • The following day, add the mixture to a mortar and pound to a paste or purée in a food processor. Transfer to a medium saucepan, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking until all the moisture has evaporated, then spoon into hot, sterilized canning jars and seal with lids and rings.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate any jars that do not seal. Store in a cool, dark cupboard.

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