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No-added-sugar eggplant jam

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Today we're making a no-added-sugar eggplant jam, a different recipe to give a special touch to our morning toast. We combine eggplant with orange and a hint of ginger for a smooth texture and a wonderful aroma, following simple steps without any fuss in the kitchen.

Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minServes: 12

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 2 tbsp homemade date syrup
  • 1 orange
  • 1 small lemon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • Water

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Wash the orange and lemon.
  2. 2Using a fine grater or zester, zest both and set aside.
  3. 3Wash the eggplants and peel them with a vegetable peeler (I left a few strips of skin on).
  4. 4Dice the eggplants into small pieces.
  5. 5Transfer them to a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. 6Add the citrus zest, a splash of water, and the orange and lemon juice.
  7. 7Mix well and stir in the date syrup.
  8. 8Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the eggplants are melt-in-your-mouth tender.
  9. 9Remove from the heat and mash thoroughly with a fork.
  10. 10Add the ground ginger and stir well again.
  11. 11Let cool, then spoon into glass jars.
  12. 12All done! Now we can enjoy our no-added-sugar eggplant jam.

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