How To Make Kiwi Jam at Home

Before I start with How to Make Kiwi Jam at home, let me tell you first why we decided to give it a try.

Our daughter enjoys kiwi for her school tiffin, but because of unexpected school holidays, the kiwi took a chill in our fridge (you know how it goes—kids & home – fruit drama). So, my husband had this idea to make jam with these kiwis, and guess what? It was spot on!

Even our daughter, who isn’t a big sweet tooth like her brother, fell for the magic of this jam.

Feeling happy about how well it went, we got more kiwis from the store and made up another batch. Believe me, even if you’re not a huge jam fan, this one is bound to win you over.

Hey, quick question before we jump into the kiwi jam recipe – did you get a chance to peek at our apple jam recipe? If not, no worries, take a little look here.

Now get ready for a jammin’ good time with me!

Gathering the Ingredients for Kiwi Jam

Creating homemade kiwi jam requires only a handful of ingredients, all contributing to the vibrant, green symphony of flavours. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Green Kiwis : 1.5 kg
2. Granulated sugar: 650 grms
3. Lemon juice: 1 lemon
4. Salt: pinch
5. Cinnamon: 2 sticks

Green Kiwis:

We used 1.5 kg of kiwis when making this jam. Peel and chopped them into fine pieces. The finer you chop them, the more smooth the jam mixture will be.

Granulated sugar:

Sugar plays a big role in this recipe, and it’s absolutely crucial. We’ll need 650 grams of sugar to get the perfect consistency. It not only helps the jam set but also keeps those bacteria at bay. Now, that’s what I call a double win!

Lemon juice:

Lemon juice always finds its way into our jam recipes. Add the lemon juice when the jam is cooled a bit. Adding lemon juice will prevent the sugar from crystallization and it also balances the sweetness of the fruit and sugar.

Salt:

Don’t skip the pinch of salt! It might not be much, but it works wonders in giving the jam a richer and more distinct flavor.

Cinnamon:

Adding cinnamon sticks enhance the flavour. Remember to take out the cinnamon sticks before storing to keep that freshness intact.

From Kiwi to Jam Jar

Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s start with the step-by-step process of making homemade kiwi jam.

Peeling and Chopping:

1. Start by peeling the kiwis and chopping them into small, uniform pieces.

2. The size of the pieces will determine the texture of your jam—whether you prefer a chunky or smoother consistency.

The Cooking Process:

3. Place the chopped kiwis in a large, non-reactive saucepan with thick base.

4. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes until it soft and the water evaporates to leave a thick but soft wet kiwi, keep stirring.

5. Add sugar and cinnamon stick.

6. Bring the mixture to a mild boil, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or burning.

7. Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.

8. Continue simmering on low heat till the jam thickens. It might take about half n hour.

Test for readiness:

9. To see if the jam is good to go, drop a small bit on a chilled plate and let it cool.

10. Run your finger through it; the jam is done if it wrinkles and holds its shape.

Cooling and Storage:

11. Once the kiwi Jam reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the gas stove.

12. Let the jam cool briefly before adding the lemon juice, mix well.

13. Move it to clean, sterilized glass jar when it cools down sufficiently.

13. Seal the jar and cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

Enjoy:

Your freshly made green kiwi fruit jam is good to go! Spread it on toast, try it with parathas, add it to your cake, or let your culinary creativity run wild.

Pro Tips

• Choosing the right kiwis is Important. Choose ones that are a little soft when you press them, but not too mushy. This makes sure your jam has the perfect mix of sweetness and tartness.
• Taste the kiwi mixture before cooking and adjust the sugar amount based on your preferences and the wonder of the fruit.
• This recipe doesn’t require added pectin or colour, as kiwis naturally contain pectin, contributing to jam thickness.

Exploring Different Flavours

Add orange zest while cooking for the fruity goodness to your Kiwi jam to make it taste even fresher.

To take your cooking skills to the next level, Add 3 – 4 freshly ground pepper with cinnamon sticks and experience the enhanced flavour that will leave your jam to the next level.

Don’t forget to remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves before storing them.

So, what are you waiting for? Give this Kiwi Jam a try and start dominating in the kitchen!

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