Heartwarming Yuzu Tea (Yuzu Jam)

1. 1

   Wash yuzu well.

2. 2

   Drain and cut into half horizontally.

3. 3

   Squeeze out the juice into a bowl.

4. 4

   Strain the juice through a sieve and keep half of the pips in a tea sachet or something similar ( you'll use them later).

5. 5

   Tear off the inner skin and pith from the squeezed yuzu.

6. 6

   Now you have yuzu peels, juice and pith.

7. 7

   Julienne the peel, wash well under running water and soak in water overnight.

8. 8

   Put the peel in a pan, add enough water to cover.

9. 9

   Bring it to a boil and drain.

10. 10

    Repeat this twice.

11. 11

    Put the peel in a thick heavy pan, add sugar and stir with a wooden spatula.

12. 12

    Leave it for 30 minutes.

13. 13

    When water comes out of the peel, add the juice and pips and simmer over low~medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring well.

14. 14

    (Skim off the scum!)

15. 15

    *Take out the pips after 10 minutes.

16. 16

    When it has turned golden brown and thickened, it's done.

17. 17

    Transfer to a bottle sterilized with boiling water while it's still hot.

18. 18

    I made 3 jars of yuzu tea this time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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