Loquat (Japanese Plum) Jam 🍊🍯 — a delicious homemade jam made from ripe loquats.
🍊 Loquat (Japanese Plum) Jam
Ingredients
- 1 kg ripe loquats
- 500–600 g sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Method
- Wash the loquats, remove the stems, peel them if desired, and remove all seeds and the inner membranes. Chop the fruit.
- Add loquats, water, lemon juice, and sugar to a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Let the mixture sit for 15–20 minutes so the fruit releases some juice.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring often, until thick and glossy.
- Mash the fruit with a potato masher for a chunky jam, or blend it for a smoother texture.
- Test the jam by placing a little on a cold plate. If it wrinkles slightly when pushed, it’s ready.
- Stir in vanilla if using, then spoon the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars and seal.
Tip: Loquats are naturally quite sweet, so you can adjust the sugar to taste. Lemon juice is important because it brightens the flavor and helps the jam set.