Eggplant Marmalade
Description
This International side-dish features Of eggplant, Of sugar (2 pounds, Of water, Ground nutmeg, Ground cinnamon. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Juice of 2 large lemons Grated rind of 1/2 lemon Makes about 8 half-pints
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Wash ,
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peel and
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dice the eggplant.
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Barely cover with water in a preserving kettle and boil for about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
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Make a syrup by combining the sugar, water, nutmeg and cinnamon and bringing them to a boil.
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Add the eggplant.
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Remove from heat, cover and allow to stand overnight.
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The next day,
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remove the eggplant with a slotted spoon and
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boil the syrup for 20 minutes to
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thicken it.
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Return the eggplant to the kettle and
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boil for 30 to 40 minutes until the syrup sheets when dropped from a spoon (2 drops forming on the edge of the spoon, coming together and falling as 1 drop), or until a jelly thermometer reads 220 to 222 F (106&# 194;°C).
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Stir in the lemon juice and grated rind.
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Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal.
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To seal:
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Fill to within 1/2-inch head room, being sure to first wipe the rim and threads of the jars with a hot damp cloth to
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remove all particles of food, seeds or spices.
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While contents are hot, cover with a 1/8-inch layer of paraffin.
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When paraffin has
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set ,
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add another
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layer of melted paraffin, tilting and rotating the jar to seal completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 997.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.9g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 255.5g86%
- Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
- Sugars 248.0g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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