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A recipe for jam made with a special, sweet and sour fruit - kiwiwhich became popular in Cyprus in more recent years.
Name - Recipe
Μαρμελάδα ακτινίδιο. Kiwi jam.
1 kg kiwi fruit
Sugar (1 part kiwi pulp to 1 part sugar)
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
Peel the kiwi and cut them into small pieces. Boil them with a little water over low heat until they are soft. Measure out equal amounts of sugar and pulp and boil over high heat. In the last 5 minutes before the jam thickens, add the lemon juice and boil until it thickens properly. Transfer the jam while warm into sterile jars and cap them tightly. Invert the jars for 2-3 minutes and then return them to their original position. When cool, place them in a cool, dark place. (MANRE 2009, 28)
Boiling.
Preserving in sugar.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2009). Traditional Spoon Sweets and Jams, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
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