Total Time
40 min
Couisine
Category
PastaSpread
Diet
vegangluten-free
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
~30 min
Rest Time
Dish
BreakfastDessert
Servings
16
Calories
~35 kcal
Garden Plants
Ingredients
Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | cup | adjust to taste | |
0.25 | cup | as needed to blend | |
2 | cup | washed, deseeded |
Description
Everybody loves fruit jam—so why not enjoy a tropical twist with this homemade Water Apple Jam? Made simply with chambakka and sugar, this bright, naturally pink spread is full of flavor and totally chemical-free. Enjoy it with toast, crackers, or as a topping for desserts. Keeps in the fridge for up to a month.
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit:
- Wash and deseed the water apples (chambakka).
- Cook the Jam:
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened to a jam-like consistency (about 20–30 minutes).
- Cool and Store:
- Let the jam cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and refrigerate.
Note: Nutrition per Serving is for 1 tablespoon, based on 16 servings.
Nutrition per Serving
Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
~35 kcal | ~9 g | ~0.3 g |