Pumpkin Ginger Jam

I always loved pumpkin preserves, but this recipe is my favorite. You may decide to omit ginger and only add lemon, but in my opinion ginger makes it very special.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 5 ¼ cups white sugar
• 2 pounds peeled and seeded pumpkin, cut into small cubes
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges and seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir pumpkin and sugar together in a saucepan. Cover and let stand, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Place unpeeled lemon wedges in a food processor; puree until smooth.

Step 3

Place pumpkin and sugar mixture in the saucepan over high heat. Stir in lemon and ginger. Bring to a rolling boil; cook, stirring frequently, until pumpkin is translucent but still holds its shape, about 30 minutes. Mash to desired consistency.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add jars and lids and boil for 5 minutes. Pack pumpkin mixture into hot jars and cover with lids. Let cool, then refrigerate and use within a month.