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Oil Palm Fruit Jam Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 kg of ripe oil palm fruits
- 1 kg of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Fine mesh strainer
- Glass jars with lids

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Wash the oil palm fruits and remove the flesh from the seeds. Discard the seeds and keep the flesh.

2. In a large pot, add the oil palm fruit flesh, sugar, and water. Mix well.

3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.

4. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

5. After 1 hour, add the lemon juice and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

7. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a clean pot to remove any fruit fibers.

8. Return the pot to the stove and cook the mixture over low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. Once the jam has thickened and reached the desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.

10. Pour the jam into clean glass jars and let it cool completely before sealing with lids.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Temperature:
Medium heat for the first hour, low heat for the remaining time.
Serving size:
Makes approximately 4 cups of jam.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 120
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Fiber: 0g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.

Variations:
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for texture.

Tips and tricks:
- Be patient when cooking the jam. It takes time for the sugar to dissolve and for the mixture to thicken.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the jam to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
- Sterilize the glass jars and lids before using them to store the jam.

Storage instructions:
Store the jam in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Reheating instructions:
To reheat the jam, place the jar in a pot of simmering water until the jam is warm.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the jam in a small dish with a spoon.

Garnishes:
Garnish with fresh fruit or mint leaves.

Pairings:
Serve the jam with toast, crackers, or scones.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve the jam with a cup of tea or coffee.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the jam is too runny, cook it for a longer time until it thickens.
- If the jam is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Sterilize the glass jars and lids before using them to store the jam.
- Do not eat the jam if it appears moldy or has an off smell.

Food history:
Oil palm fruit jam is a traditional recipe from West Africa.

Flavor profiles:
The jam has a sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of tartness from the lemon juice.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the jam as a spread on toast, crackers, or scones.

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Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Fruity, Rich, Aromatic