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St Helena Tamarind Jam

St Helena Tamarind Jam is a traditional Saint Helenian recipe for a classic jam of tamarind and sugar flavoured with ginger. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Saint Helenian version of: St Helena Tamarind Jam.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Additional Time:

(+over-night soaking)

Makes:

2 jars

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSt-helena Recipes


Ingredients:

400g Tamarind Fruit
400g Caster Sugar
2 tsp ground Ginger

Method:

If using fresh tamarind fruit (technically beans) shell them then place in a large bowl, cover with warm water and set aside to soak and soften over night.

Drain and place the soften fruit in a large saucepan then cover completely with fresh water. Add the sugar and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, to stop the jam from sticking. The jam is cooked completely once all the fruit has broken down and the mixture has thickened.

Just before finishing add the ginger.

Allow to cool slightly, then press the jam mixture through a fine-meshed sieve to remove the seeds, bits of shell and any fibres to yield a smooth jam that can be bottled in sterilized jars.