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Mixed Fruit Jam is a delicious sweet spread made with fruits. The homemade jam is free from any preservatives.

One of the fondest memories of childhood is Kissan Mixed Fruit Jam. It would always be in the kitchen shelves. Jams are of different kind. You can make it with a single fruit, dual or a mixed variety. Jam of apple, mango or strawberry taste good  themselves The orange is usually used to make a marmalade. Strawberry Jam  and Mixed fruit jam are the ideal choice for many. 

Pectin is usually added in jams as a preservative. Commercial pectin is extracted from apple cores and contains acid to ensure proper jelling. It reduces the cooking time also.   But homemade jams do not use pectin but pectin rich fruits. Fruits such as apples, oranges, grapes, pomegranate are rich in pectin. Sugar is an essential ingredient in making jam. It not only add sweetness but also gives a shelf life to it. 

Why should you make this jam:

• It has no added preservatives.
• Different kind of fruits can be used.
• It is tasty.
• It is versatile to use.

How to store jam:

• Put it in a clean and dry jar. If it is a glass jar, sterlize it. 
• Since it is homemade, keep it in the refrigerator. 
• Use a clean spoon.
• Close the lid tightly after using it.

Mixed Fruit Jam

I have used a wide variety of fruits. Sapota, Banana, Grapes of both kind, Apple, Strawberry and orange. The result was a delicious spread, it is more of a good sweet to enjoy anytime.

Ingredients:

• 2 big banana
• 2 small banana
• 6 sapota
• 15 green grapes
• 15 black grapes
• 6 strawberries
• 1 orange
• 2 cups sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 lemon juice
  

   

  Method:

1. Peel and cut all the fruits. Make a puree with a blender or in a mixer.
2. Put the puree in a pan, add sugar to it.
3. Put it on medium flame to cook.
4. Put two small plates or bowls  in the freezer. You will need it later
5. Keep stirring in between.
6. After cooking for twenty to thirty minutes, it becomes thicker. Take the plate from the freezer.  Put a drop on it, if it does not spread, it is done. 
7. Add salt and lime juice to it. Keep it aside. Once it is cool, put it in a sterlized jar.
   
   
   
   

Take a tip: 

• Use good quality fruits. If you use damaged fruits, the jam may deteriorate quiclky.
• Citrus fruits, blackberries, apples have higher pectin level.
• Addition of lime juice helps to set the jam.
• You may vary the fruits and berries used.
• It is better if you close a lid while cooking. But, remember to keep stirring in between. 
• Addition of salt is optional but recommended.
• Use clean utensils in cooking and storing.

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Mixed Fruit Jam

Mixed Fruit Jam is a delicious spread with varied fruits.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine international

Keyword how to make mixed fruit jam, jam recipee, mixed fruit jam

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Resting time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Author Jayashree

Equipment

• 1 pan
• 1 ladle
• 2 small plates or bowl

Ingredients

• 2 big banana
• 2 small banana
• 6 sapota
• 15 green grapes
• 15 black grapes
• 6 strawberries
• 1 orange
• 2 cups sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 lemon juice

Instructions

• Peel and cut all the fruits. Make a puree with a blender or in a mixer.
• Put the puree in a pan, add sugar to it.
• Put it on medium flame to cook.
• Put two small plates or bowls  in the freezer. You will need it later
• Keep stirring in between.
• After cooking for twenty to thirty minutes, it becomes thicker. Take the plate from the freezer.  Put a drop on it, if it does not spread, it is done.
• Add salt and lime juice to it. Keep it aside. Once it is cool, put it in a sterlized jar.

Notes

You may vary the fruits and berries used.
It is better if you close a lid as it splashes around while cooking. But, remember to keep stirring in between. 
Addition of salt is optional. 

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Mixed Fruit Jam

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