The 3 ways to make sweet and fragrant pumpkin jam in the article that TasteVN introduces below will be a wonderful suggestion for you who want to look for a new and creative jam recipe for the upcoming Tết holiday. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Dried coconut pumpkin jam
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried coconut pumpkin jam For 15 pieces
Pumpkin 1/4 fruit Dried coconut 3 tablespoons Malt syrup 2 tablespoons Roasted black sesame A little Glutinous rice flour 50 gr Rock sugar 80 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
Information about ingredients
What is malt? Where to buy malt?
- Malt is the name of a type of syrup produced from grains (barley, wheat, oats, rye, etc.). Malt has a sticky, chewy texture, a sweet flavor, a dark yellow color, and a delicious aroma reminiscent of glutinous rice. Malt is commonly used as a sweetener in cooking, baking, making jams, or drizzling over sandwiches for consumption.
- You can buy malt at supermarkets or on e-commerce websites. Additionally, you can make malt at home following the recipe from TasteVN.
Where to buy dried coconut?
- You can buy dried coconut at candy and jam stalls in the market, or at supermarkets or on e-commerce websites. Besides buying ready-made dried coconut, you can also make dried coconut at home following the recipe below.
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Tools for implementation
Steaming basket, non-stick pan, spoon, pot, plastic wrap,…
How to make dried pumpkin jam with coconut
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Prepare the pumpkin
Peel the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces, and wash it thoroughly with water 2 – 3 times.
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Steam and mash the pumpkin
Place the prepared pumpkin on a plate and put it in a steamer, steaming for about 10 – 20 minutes over medium heat. When the pumpkin is soft, you can easily poke it with chopsticks.
Take the plate of steamed pumpkin out and mash it until smooth.
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Cook the pumpkin jam
Add the mashed pumpkin to a non-stick pan, then add 80g of rock sugar and 2 tablespoons of malt syrup, stirring well over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and blends with the pumpkin and malt syrup.
Then reduce to low heat and add 30g of glutinous rice flour and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pumpkin mixture, stirring constantly.
When the pumpkin becomes sticky and forms a mass, crumble 3 tablespoons of dried coconut and add it along with a little toasted sesame. Continue stirring until the pumpkin, dried coconut, and toasted sesame are well mixed together.
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Shaping and finishing
After making the jam, pour it onto a tray lined with parchment paper, using a spoon to spread it evenly so the jam is about the thickness of one finger. Then wrap the candy with parchment paper and place it in the refrigerator for a day.
Once the pumpkin jam has set, remove the parchment paper and cut it into bite-sized rectangular pieces. Wrap half of the pumpkin jam in plastic wrap or a clear plastic bag, and roll the other half in glutinous rice flour, then store it in an airtight jar.
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Completion
The sweet, chewy pumpkin jam, with a nutty flavor from black sesame and crunchy dried coconut filling, just one piece of this jam can make you remember this taste forever.
2. Chewy banana pumpkin jam
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Preparation
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chewy banana pumpkin jam Serves 4
Pumpkin 350 gr (about 1/4 fruit) Sugar 110 gr West bananas 4 fruits Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Salt 1/3 teaspoon
How to choose delicious bananas
- To make delicious jam, you should choose ripe bananas that are soft but not too mushy. The banana skin is smooth, with few tiny specks indicating sweet ripe bananas.
- You should choose bananas that are still attached to the stem or in a bunch to ensure they are fresh, not bruised or easily spoiled.
- Avoid choosing overly ripe bananas because their skins will be difficult to peel and will stick a lot to the banana flesh. Additionally, overly ripe bananas often have a slightly sour smell and taste, which can affect the flavor of the dish when cooked.
Tools needed
Oven, pot, bowls, chopsticks,…
How to make Soft Pumpkin Banana Jam
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Prepare the pumpkin
Peel the pumpkin, cut it into pieces, and then rinse it with cold water.
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Marinate the pumpkin
Add to the pot the pumpkin, 110g of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, then mix evenly so that the ingredients blend together and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Cooking and Blending Pumpkin
Pour water just covering the pumpkin and place it on the stove to cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring to ensure even cooking. When the water evaporates and the pumpkin is soft, turn off the heat.
Add the cooked pumpkin and 4 bananas into a blender, blend until smooth.
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Making Candy
Prepare a tray lined with baking paper or lightly greased with oil, then pour a layer of jam that is not too thick onto the tray and spread it evenly across the surface.
Preheat the oven to 100 degrees Celsius and place the jam tray inside to dry. The time is not limited, so feel free to check. When the jam is dry and does not stick to your hand, it is ready. Remove the jam to cool, then roll it up and cut into pieces of desired length.
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Final Product
The pumpkin jam is chewy, fragrant, and sweet, making it very enjoyable to eat. You can use cling film or plastic wrap to cover the pumpkin jam for later use.
3. Dried Pumpkin Jam
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried Pumpkin Jam Serves 6 people
Pumpkin 700 gr (about 1/2 fruit) Yellow orange 1 piece Lime 1 tablespoon (dissolved in 1.5 liters of water and filtered to get clear water) Sugar 270 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh yellow oranges
- To choose good yellow oranges, select those that are round and have a bright orange color, with shiny skin.
- Sweet, juicy yellow oranges usually have slightly bumpy skin but feel smooth to the touch, not giving a shriveled feeling. Additionally, if the yellow orange feels heavy and firm when held, it’s a good orange.
- Gently squeeze the outer skin; if you can easily smell the fresh orange scent, it’s a fresh orange.
- Do not buy yellow oranges with skin that has turned a dull yellow, wrinkled skin, or with dark spots or bruises. Avoid selecting fruits that smell rotten or have any unusual odors.
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How to make Dried Pumpkin Jam
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the pumpkin, cut it into long small pieces, rinse with cold water, then soak the pumpkin in a bowl of lime water mixed with salt. Soak the pumpkin for about 2 hours, then take it out into a basket and rinse it several times with water until clean.
Peel the orange to get the outer skin and then slice it into strips.
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Cook the pumpkin and orange peel
Boil 170g of sugar with 700ml of water to create a syrup, then add the pumpkin and orange peel to boil on low heat for about 30 minutes.
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Make the jam
After about 30 minutes, remove the pumpkin and orange peel to let them dry. Add the remaining 100g of sugar and 70ml of cold water to a non-stick pan, boil for about 2 minutes. Then add the pumpkin and orange peel and stir gently until the sugar crystallizes and coats them, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The finished jam is crispy, fragrant, and has a characteristic yellow color. This dish is easy to make and is a great snack to enjoy with friends.
How to choose fresh, delicious pumpkin
- You should buy round, evenly shaped pumpkins with dark brown skin, which may be bumpy but should not have many dark spots or deep blemishes.
- Additionally, you should pay attention to choosing pumpkins with a stem length of about 2 – 5 cm (those with shorter stems may rot faster).
- Opt for heavier pumpkins that feel solid in your hands. Good quality pumpkins typically have two layers of skin; beneath the bumpy yellow-brown outer skin, there is a green layer, and the flesh is bright orange-red, looking fresh without being dry or spongy.
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How to preserve leftover pumpkin
- For pumpkin that you have not used up, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or put it in a plastic bag and tie it securely before placing it in the refrigerator’s cool compartment to preserve it; this way, the pumpkin will not turn brown.
- Another method is to wrap the pumpkin in newspaper or paper towels and then store it in the refrigerator, as this will keep the pumpkin fresh longer without absorbing all the moisture inside.
How to preserve pumpkin jam
- For soft jam, wrap it in plastic or food wrap and store it in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
- For dry jam, once made, wait for the pumpkin jam to cool before placing it in a glass jar for storage and use. It is advisable to keep this glass jar in a dry, cool place; you can add some sugar to the jar to preserve the jam longer without it becoming watery.
- Storing it in the refrigerator is also very good, the jam will still retain its deliciousness without spoiling.
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The above is a guide on 3 ways to make sweet and fragrant pumpkin jam to serve guests. Wishing you success in your making!
