Quick Holiday Clementine Jam with Christmas Spices

Ingredients

For the Jam

• 300g (about 6-7) clementines, peeled and segmented
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• ½ lemon, sliced
• 1 teaspoon mixed Christmas spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)

Optional Equipment

• Small muslin bag or tea infuser for lemon slices
• 1 sterilized jam jar (approximately 250ml capacity)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit

• Peel clementines carefully
• Remove all white pith and membranes
• Separate into segments
• Save peels for optional clementine sugar

1. First Cooking Stage

• Place clementine segments in a saucepan
• Add sugar
• Place lemon slices in a muslin bag
• Add the bag to the pan
• Add Christmas spices
• Gently crush fruit to release juices
• Bring to a boil
• Cook for 5 minutes
• Remove from heat
• Let cool completely

1. Second Cooking Stage

• Return cooled mixture to a boil
• Cook for another 5 minutes
• Remove from heat
• Cool completely again

1. Final Cooking Stage

• Bring to a final boil
• Cook for 5 minutes
• Remove lemon bag
• Transfer hot jam to sterilized jar

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