Linden Blossom Jam
A sunny, fragrant treat to lift your spirits in winter! Linden blossom jam isn't just delicious — it's good for you, too. It really comes in handy when you're fighting off a cold, especially stirred into a hot drink. The jam is so fragrant and tasty, warming and golden, it's almost like honey. Just remember to gather the linden blossoms somewhere clean and away from pollution — that's the only way the jam will do you any good.
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Linden Blossom Jam
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 0 %
0 g
Fats 0 %
0 g
Carbohydrates 100 %
41 g
165 kcal
GI:
0
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0
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100
- Put the linden blossoms (freshly picked is best) in a colander and rinse them under running water, then dry them: spread a clean, dry towel outside in the sun, lay the rinsed blossoms over it in an even layer, and leave them for 15 minutes to dry out. While the blossoms dry, make the syrup. Pour the water into a pot (enamel works well) and add the sugar. Set it over medium heat, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, stirring as it cooks. Fold a piece of clean cheesecloth into four layers and strain the syrup through it, then return it to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Meanwhile, transfer the blossoms to a separate pot. Pour the boiling syrup over them, cover with a flat plate or a lid slightly smaller than the pot, and set a weight on top. Let it stand this way for 15 minutes. Once the time's up, set the pot of blossoms and syrup over low heat and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring now and then. A couple of minutes before it's done, add the citric acid and stir well. Ladle the hot jam into small sterilized jars and seal with sterile lids (you can sterilize the jars ahead of time in the oven or microwave). Let the jam cool completely at room temperature for a full day, then store it somewhere dark and cool. Enjoy with your tea!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Citric acid - 0 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
- Linden flowers - 0 kcal/100g
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