Description
Experience the bright, zesty delight of homemade Italian lemon jam. This simple yet vibrant spread captures the essence of summer with its sweet-tart flavor, making it perfect for toast, pancakes, or as a unique gift. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bring a taste of Tuscany to your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from the 4 lemons)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the lemons thoroughly. Zest two lemons using a microplane grater, avoiding the white pith.
- Juice the zested lemons until you have about one cup of fresh lemon juice, straining out any seeds.
- In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil while stirring frequently. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- To test consistency, drop a spoonful onto a chilled plate; if it holds shape after cooling slightly, it's ready.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars while warm, seal tightly, and let cool completely before storing or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg