Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Loquat Jam – Spring Sweetness in a Jar
Discover this delicate Sicilian loquat jam — a light, fragrant spring preserve full of flavour and natural goodness.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ Pulp of 1 kg fully ripe loquats
- ✓ 300 g sugar
- ✓ Juice of 1 organic lemon
📊 Nutritional Information
Loquat jam is one of Sicily’s most delicate and underrated spring preserves. Golden, lightly floral and naturally sweet, it captures all the freshness of a fruit that’s often overlooked yet wonderfully rich in aroma and beneficial properties.
Making it at home is surprisingly simple — and the result is a jar of silky, fragrant jam that tastes just like the ones Sicilian families have been making for generations.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Select fully ripe loquats, wash and dry them, then remove the stems and stones.
- 2
Peel away the skin and thin inner membrane, collecting the pulp in a bowl.
- 3
Squeeze the lemon juice over the pulp to prevent browning.
- 4
Weigh the pulp to calculate the sugar amount (about 25% of its weight).
- 5
Add three tablespoons of sugar, mix well, cover with cling film and let the mixture macerate in the fridge for 6 hours.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the remaining sugar and cook over a medium heat for 30–40 minutes.
- 7
Blend with a hand blender until smooth and velvety, then allow it to thicken for a further 10 minutes.
- 8
Pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, leaving 1 cm of headspace. Seal and turn upside down to create a vacuum seal.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a piece of vanilla pod or a teaspoon of grated ginger for a more aromatic jam. For a rustic texture, avoid fully blending the mixture.
📦 Storage
- • Store jars in a cool, dark place away from heat sources.
- • Once opened, keep in the fridge and consume within 15 days.
- • Always check the vacuum seal before long-term storage.
🍷 Pairing
Loquat jam is wonderful on bread, in tarts and biscuits, and pairs beautifully with fresh cheeses or plain yoghurt.
You've just prepared a delicious, old-fashioned loquat jam — delicate, fragrant and packed with the scent of the Sicilian spring. Every spoonful is a little taste of sunshine.
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