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Marrow & Ginger Jam

Marrow & Ginger Jam made with marrow, caster sugar, rind & juice of lemons and fresh ginger. The recipe serves 4; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.

  • Serves 4

Method

  1. Peel & cut marrow into cubes.

  2. Place in a steamer and cook until just tender.

  3. Put in a bowl with grated lemon rind, lemon juice and peeled and finely grated ginger.

  4. Add the sugar, mix gently and leave to stand for 24 hours.

  5. Place in pan and heat carefully until all the sugar has dissolved.

  6. Cook until the marrow is transparent and the syrup is thick.

  7. Test for setting point.

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Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Marrow & Ginger Jam” and the original recipe card.