Rosehip Jam

Prep: 20min
| Servings: 8 | Cook: 2h
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Whether as a filling in baked goods, for desserts or simply on its own: The rosehip jam from Spoonsparrow is always delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg rosehips
  • 1 kg sugar
  • 1 piece organic lemon zest
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated, as fresh as possible)
  • 2 lemons (juice)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Remove the petals and stems from the rosehips. Dry rub them, slit open and carefully scrape out the seeds (wear gloves!). Place in a sieve, rinse thoroughly under running water, drain and let dry slightly. Weigh the berries and allow them to macerate with an equal amount of sugar for 1 hour.

  2. 2.

    Add the lemon zest and vanilla pod, bring to a vigorous boil over high heat, then simmer gently for 1 hour while stirring. Remove the spices, strain through a fine sieve, stir in the ginger and lemon juice. Pour the hot rosehip jam into jars, seal tightly.