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Mubonde (mubonde fruit jam)

Sweet, fragrant mubonde fruit turns into an amber, slightly tangy jam. Spread it on bread or serve it with corn porridge at breakfast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Wash the fruit thoroughly, then mash it with a fork or roughly blend it with the water.
  2. Pass the purée through a sieve to remove the seeds and the toughest fibers.
  3. Pour the pulp into a heavy-bottomed saucepan with the lemon juice.
  4. Add the sugar, stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Simmer over low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring often, until thick enough to coat a spoon.
  6. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and let cool before storing in a cool place.

Variations and tips

Low-sugar jam. Replace half the sugar with honey for a milder, less sweet jam.

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