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Dulce de limón (lime jam)

A sweet-tart jam made from lime zest and juice, typical of Dominican desserts. Its texture is soft and glossy, ideal to serve with custards, pancakes or fresh cheese.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

353 kcal per serving

Protein
0.6 g
Carbohydrates
84.7 g
of which sugars
84.2 g
Fat
0.8 g
of which saturated fat
0 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Wash the limes and remove the thin zest with a peeler or grater, avoiding the white pith.
  2. Squeeze the limes to collect about 150 ml of juice, straining out the seeds.
  3. Boil the zest in water for 5 minutes to soften it, then drain.
  4. In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar until fully dissolved, then add the zest and lime juice.
  5. Simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring regularly, until the syrup coats the spoon.
  6. Pour into sterilized jars while still hot, close them and let cool. Keep in the fridge.

Variations and tips

Spiced version. Add a cinnamon stick during cooking and remove it before potting.

With what you can find here. Unwaxed yellow lemons can replace the limes; reduce the sugar slightly.

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Original Ecomely recipe.