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Pumpkin Spice Jam

Pumpkin Spice Jam

Cook 1 hr 4 servings

The perfect addition to any cheeseboard – our recipe for Pumpkin Spice Jam fits the bill perfectly as a delicate condiment. Having with mild spices and fresh lemon, flavors are bright, adding greater range to cheeses of all types without being saturating or overpowering.

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ingredients

  • 1,1 pounds pumpkins cut into small cubes
  • 2 lemons
  • ⅝ cup water
  • 7 ounces sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom pods

preparation

1. Cook water, sugar, lemon juice into a light syrup.

2. Add the small cubes of pumpkin and spices including vanilla pod (scraped free of the grains).

3. Let the mixture simmer until the pumpkin starts to become transparent. It takes about 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the cubes.

4. Pour it on a scalded glass and enjoy it with crackers and Castello Aged Havarti.

Tips & tricks

If you want a more classic jam, boil the pumpkin tender with lemon and water, when the pumpkins are tender, add the sugar. When sugar has been added, it must cook for about 10 minutes. If you want to add more spices, add them from the beginning, so the jam can get the most flavor!