Name: Eggplant Jam
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of water; 5–6 small eggplants; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; 1 lemon salt

We are here with a different recipe for your breakfast tables. Eggplant jam prepared with the correct steps allows you to spread it on bread and eat it for breakfast or serve it as a dessert with clotted cream. Once you try this jam prepared with the freshest and tiniest eggplants of the season, you will never be able to forget about it. Although the jam prepared with the smallest eggplants of the season requires a little effort, it is worth it. If you are wondering how to make eggplant jam, let's take you to the kitchen. If the ingredients are ready, we can move on to the recipe details for making eggplant jam at home.

How Many Calories Are in 1 Serving of Eggplant Jam?

One serving of eggplant jam is approximately 160 calories. Since it has a high sugar content, it should be consumed in moderation.

Eggplant Jam

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First, remove the stems from the eggplants and peel them with a vegetable peeler.
Cut the eggplants into 4 pieces and soak them in salted water for 15 minutes.
Add the eggplants to a pot full of water. Add lemon salt and cook until soft.
When the eggplants start to soften slightly, remove them from the water and place them on a clean cloth.
After drying them on all sides, add them to the pot again. Add water and granulated sugar, and cook until it thickens.
When the eggplants start to thicken, add the lemon juice.
When the eggplants are completely thickened, let them cool to room temperature. Fill the cooled jam into a glass jar and store it in a cool, dry place. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

You can serve the eggplant jam plain or with clotted cream.

Expert Tips

In the first stage, soak the eggplants in salted water. This will help you remove their bitterness.
Make sure that the eggplants you will use in the recipe are firm.
To add flavor, you can add cloves, cinnamon, star anise, or cardamom to the jam.
You can prepare one jar of jam from the measurements given. For more, you can increase the measurements proportionally.
Always sterilize the jars with hot water and dry them.

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