Ginger jam is one of the popular types of jam that often appears in boxes of candied fruits during Tet holidays. If you are too familiar with traditional ginger jam, let TasteVN show you 2 ways to make delicious and nutritious honey ginger jam. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this dish right away!
1. Chewy honey ginger jam
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chewy honey ginger jam For 1 jar
Fresh ginger 700 gr Honey 300 ml Lemon 2 fruits
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How to make Chewy honey ginger jam
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Prepare ginger
After buying ginger, use a brush or sponge to scrub off the dirt, then wash it thoroughly with water. Use a knife to slice the ginger into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Cut 2 lemons in half, then squeeze to extract the juice and mix it into a bowl of cold water.
Add the sliced ginger to the bowl and soak for about 10 – 15 minutes, then remove and rinse well 2 – 3 times with water, and let it drain.
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Boil ginger
Place a pot on the stove, pour water to cover 2/3 of the pot, and bring to a boil.
When the water boils, add the ginger and boil for about 10 – 15 minutes, then use a sieve to remove all the ginger and let it drain well.
Tip: To reduce the bitterness and spiciness of the ginger, you can boil it a little longer (about 15 minutes). However, avoid boiling the ginger too long as it may become soft and unappetizing.
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Mix with honey
After the ginger has drained, put it into a bowl or a large basin.
Next, pour all 300ml of prepared honey into it and mix until the ginger is evenly coated with honey.
Use plastic wrap to cover the ginger candy basin and marinate the ginger for 5 – 6 hours in the refrigerator to let the ginger absorb the honey evenly.
Tip: During the marination process, stir the ginger every 1 – 2 hours to ensure it absorbs the honey evenly!
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Making the jam
Place a pan on the stove, pour in all the ginger and honey soaking water.
Use chopsticks to spread the ginger evenly, then turn on medium heat and cook until the water in the pan starts to boil. When the water starts to boil gently, reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
Continue cooking every 10 minutes until the water in the pan starts to thicken and gradually reduces.
Once the jam has thickened, stir continuously until the honey in the pan has reduced and absorbed into the pieces of ginger, while the ginger jam turns a brownish-yellow color, then turn off the heat.
Arrange the jam on a tray, basket, and let it dry until the ginger jam is no longer watery, then place it in a jar.
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Final Product
The finished honey ginger jam has a very eye-catching brownish-yellow color and a fragrant aroma that spreads throughout the kitchen.
When eaten, you will feel the moderate sweetness of honey, the spicy taste, and the chewy fragrance of ginger jam that is very stimulating to the palate.
This dish is not only used as a snack to enjoy with friends but can also be used as a very nutritious remedy to boost immunity for those suffering from coughs or colds!
2. Dry Honey Ginger Jam
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
4 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Dry Honey Ginger Jam For 1 jar
Fresh ginger 500 gr Honey 5 tablespoons Rock sugar 250 gr (finely ground) Vanilla 1 stick Lemon 1 fruit
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How to make Dry Honey Ginger Jam
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Prepare the ginger
After buying ginger, wash it clean of dust and dirt on the outside, then use a knife to peel off the skin thoroughly and cut it into thin slices as desired.
Put the sliced ginger into a bowl of cold water mixed with lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon) for about 10 – 15 minutes.
Next, take the ginger out and rinse it a few times with water, then drain.
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Boil the ginger
Place a pan on the stove, add enough water to cover about 1/2 of the pan and bring it to a boil.
When the water starts to boil, add the ginger and boil over medium heat for about 5 – 10 minutes, then remove it.
Discard the old boiling water, add fresh cold water and bring it to a boil again.
Continue to add ginger and squeeze in 1/2 lemon into the pan, then boil for a second time for about 5 – 10 minutes.
Remove the ginger and soak it in cold ice water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it 2 – 3 times with cold water and let it drain.
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Soak in sugar and honey
Once the ginger is dry, place the ginger into a bowl, add 1 tube of vanilla, 250g of rock sugar, and 5 tablespoons of honey.
Use chopsticks to mix well, then cover with plastic wrap, place the bowl of ginger in the fridge refrigerator and marinate for about 4 – 5 hours.
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Cook the jam
Place a pan on the stove and heat it, pour the entire mixture of ginger and sugar water into the pan, turn the heat to medium, and bring the water in the pan to a boil.
When the water boils, reduce the heat and continue to cook until the sugar and honey become thick and syrupy.
Once the sugar has thickened, use chopsticks to stir continuously until the ginger appears dry and a layer of sugar coats each slice of ginger, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
With just a few simple steps using familiar, easy-to-find ingredients, you can quickly prepare a delicious and visually appealing dry honey coconut jam to treat your family!
The golden brown ginger jam looks beautiful, with a white sugar coating on the outside; when eaten, you’ll immediately taste the sweetness and spiciness without any harshness. Enjoying this dish with a cup of hot tea is truly wonderful, isn’t it?
How to choose fresh ginger
- You should choose ginger roots with shiny skin, firm to the touch, and heavy in hand.
- Good ginger has a characteristic fragrant smell, intact roots, not bruised or deformed.
- Avoid buying ginger roots that are soft, have wrinkled skin, or have too many offshoots, as these indicate old ginger that is fibrous.
How to choose good quality honey
- When buying honey, you should choose products with clear brand names and origins sold in supermarkets or reputable honey stores.
- To check if the honey is good and of high quality, you can drop honey on absorbent paper; if the drop forms a round bead and dissolves slowly or not at all, it is real honey. Conversely, if it dissolves quickly, it has been diluted and its nutritional value is no longer high.
- Avoid buying honey that has expired, indicated by the presence of white bubbles on the surface, a strong pungent smell that is hard to bear, and a sour-bitter taste when tasted.
How to preserve ginger honey jam for a long time and deliciously
- After making the jam, you need to take it out onto a tray and let it cool completely before storing it. This step is quite simple; however, being a bit impatient and storing the jam too early before it cools will cause the ginger jam to release water and lose its deliciousness.
- Store ginger jam in zipper bags or glass jars that are airtight. When storing in jars, you should add a layer of sugar inside. The layer of sugar will absorb moisture from the jam, helping to preserve it longer.
- When using the jam, only take out a sufficient amount, avoiding taking out too much to limit the remaining jam’s exposure to humid air, which can cause the jam to easily run.
- If storing the jam in a refrigerator, try to limit taking the jam out, or only take out a sufficient amount for use from the refrigerator, avoiding bringing the whole jar (bag) of jam outside, as exposure to the external environment can easily cause it to release water due to temperature differences, making the jam lose its deliciousness.
- Homemade ginger jam does not contain preservatives, so it is best to store and use it within a maximum of 1 month to ensure the best quality.
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Hope that with the 2 how to make ginger honey jam recipes that TasteVN just shared will help you easily and quickly prepare this dish. Wish you success.
