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This is a butternut squash.
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You can make this jam with other kinds of squash instead, but I think butternut squash tastes better!
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Peel the butternut squash and remove the seeds.
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Cut the squash into small, thin slices.
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Add the squash and 150 ml water to a pot.
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Cover it with a lid and boil the squash until it's soft enough to fall apart when handled.
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Turn off the heat and mash the butternut squash with a pestle or masher.
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As soon as you can strain the mixture, do so, as this will give the jam a smooth texture (though it still tastes delicious with a few lumps).
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Add half of the sugar to the mixture and turn the heat on again.
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Boil the mixture while stirring with a spatula.
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Scoop away any scum that forms.
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Add the rest of the sugar and cook the mixture down while continuing to stir.
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Turn off the heat just before the mixture reaches your preferred level of thickness.
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Pour the jam into a sterilised container and keep it in the refrigerator.
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It may have a strong squash smell while it's still hot, but that will subside as it cools.
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It tastes really good.
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You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon at the end if you'd like.
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This jam can be spread on bread or used as a filling for sandwiches.
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It can also be mixed into cakes.
