posted by Becky 06-17-102 9:19 PM
Papaya Jam
Yield: 1 Servings
3 lb Firm-ripe papayas
3 c Sugar
1/2 c Lemon or orange juice
1 dash Salt
Wash papayas, cut in halves. Scoop out seeds and discard. Scoop flesh into bowl or pan and mash with a fork or potato masher. Measure out 3 cups.
Place crushed pulp into a kettle. Add sugar and lemon or orange juice. Simmer together, stirring occasionally to keep mixture from scorching, until it passes a jam test. This will take about 1 hour.
Ladle jam into hot containers and seal immediately. The mixture will thicken slightly when it cools. Fills about 6 6-ounce glasses.
Green Papaya Jam
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
3 cups green papayas, grated
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Juice of one lemon (4 Tbs.)
Heat sugar and water for about five minutes until a syrup is formed. Add grated green papayas and cook slowly over low heat. When mixture thickens, remove from heat and add vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well. Pour into jars and seal.
Fills two large jars.