Fresh Papaya and Coconut Jam

Submitted by MasakoHI

"In Hawaii, papaya and coconuts are plentiful therefore the combination makes a delicious jam. This recipe can be halved but do not double otherwise it may not jell."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups papayas, pureed
• 2 cups fresh coconut, grated
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 (2 ounce) box dry fruit pectin
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

directions

1. Cook slowly the papaya puree, grated fresh coconut, sugar and box of Sure Jell dry pectin for 15 minutes.
2. Add the lemon juice and the grated fresh ginger and cook for another 5 minutes until it is thickened.
3. Place in four sterilized pint size bottles.