1cupApplesany cooking apple, peeled , cored and cubed
1cupPapayacheck for any bitterness, peeled and cubed
1/2cupBeetrootwashed, peeled and cubed
1/3cupsugarfeel free to increase or decrease as per your preference, Use Brown sugar or cane sugar if needed
1inchCinnamon
2cloves
1Bay leaf
1/4tspNutmeg powder
1/4tspDry ginger powder
3tspLemon Juice
Instructions
Set INSTANT POT to sauté.
Add in the hot pot, apples, papaya and beet.
Then add the spice powders , clove, bay leaf , cinnamon
Top with sugar
Finish with lemon juice
Do not mix , except to stir once
Cancel SAUTÉ
set PRESSURE to HIGH, 15 mins
NPR 15 mins
let the instant pot cool on its own.
Now remove the lid and let it stew a bit more .
Remove the bay leaf.
Using a stick blender and purée the jam mixture
Set to SAUTÉ LOW and let the jam simmer for 8-9 mins or till a spoon cuts the jam clean (see video for more)
Alternatively spoon a bit of a jam on a cold plate and ensure it is not runny, but “set” - this is a sure shot test for jam consistency.
Once cool, set in sterile bottles
Use a dry spoon to serve
Keeps for up to 10-15 days under refrigeration
Serve with toasted bread , paratha or chapati .
Video
Notes
Tips and Tricks to make AND preserve Jams!
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature (if using frozen fruits, it will take longer to come to pressure, but cook time stays almost the same)
Make sure all fruits are washed and cleaned without any moisuture. Pl ensure they are chopped to equal sized bits, I find that when I mince them, they start leaving water which makes the jam unsavoury
Use vanilla extract if you don't prefer the whole spices and cinnamon/nutmeg powder. On our part especially, we loved the Fall flavours in this Jam :-)
I used beets for a pop of colour as cherries are hard to come by and I needed a spot of colour for my jam, If you have organic /frozen cherries to give a bit of colour, please use them
Sterilise the jam / relish container well in advance
I have made about 100 gram of this mixed fruit jam. Increase the proportion of sugar / sweetener as desired
I haven’t tried this jam with jaggery or honey or any other sweetener. If you do, please leave a line in the comments below.
Keep a sterile spoon to mix. Also while the jam is getting ready or even before starting to make the jam, keep a steel / glass plate in the freezer ready to test for jam “done ness” (see detailed steps in the recipe card or the video too!)
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