Plum Freezer Jam With Cardamom and Ginger - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Plum Freezer Jam With Cardamom and Ginger
Servings: 3
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /http://www.epicurious.com/contributors/katherine-sacks Neither long simmering nor heat-canned, this vibrant, lightly spiced jam couldn't be simpler to prepare. Red-fleshed plums lend a gorgeous garnet color, but any variety works well.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/3 cups coarsely chopped plums (from about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Bring plums and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat to low and simmer until plums begin to soften and liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely grate ginger, then squeeze juice into a small bowl; discard pulp.
  3. Combine sugar and pectin in a large bowl. Add plum mixture, lemon juice, pepper, cardamom, and 1 tsp. ginger juice (discard any remaining juice), then stir constantly for about 3 minutes to activate pectin. Using a potato masher or fork, break up any large plum pieces, then let cool at least 30 minutes.
  4. Ladle jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2" from the top to allow for expansion. Cover and chill.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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