MELON AND MANDARIN JAM

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From Grassroots magazine. taken from an old cookbook. For experienced jammakers. Times are estimates and I have not tried this recipe.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Melons

Time 13h

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 kg melon, peeled and chopped
6 mandarin oranges
2 kg sugar
citric acid, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the melon and sprinkle with a little sugar in your jam making pan.
  • Let it stand overnight.
  • Bring melon mix to the boil and then add sugar after 25 minutes.
  • Slice 4 mandarins.
  • Pulp the other two and add all mandarins to mixture.
  • When nearly ready to remove from heat add alittle citric acid to prevent jam candying.
  • Boil until it jellies on a saucer.
  • Pour into sterilized jars and seal in the usual manner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8482.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 429.6, Carbohydrate 2174.1, Fiber 32, Sugar 2148.6, Protein 25.3

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