Dragonfruit Jam

1. 1

   Halve dragon fruit.

2. 2

   Scoop out flesh into a deep pot.

3. 3

   Mash well with potato masher.

4. 4

   Add the juice of two lemons and the fine zest of one.

5. 5

   Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Simmer, uncovered, stirring, for 30 minutes or so to get a thick puree.

7. 7

   Bring to a hot, rolling boil.

8. 8

   Add sugar.

9. 9

   Continue to boil hard, stirring, until desired gel is reached. Dragon fruit does not so much gel as form a thick, gluey slime.

10. 10

    Add pectin if desired to obtain a firmer gel.

11. 11

    The jam can be canned. Process prepared 6 to 8 oz jars for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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