Frog Jam Recipe
The first time I heard the name, I laughed. Frog Jam sounds funny. But one taste changed everything. This Frog Jam Recipe is sweet, bright and full of fruit.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package fruit pectin
Instructions
Prepare the fruit
- Wash strawberries well. Chop them small. Mash bananas until smooth and creamy.
Combine fruits
- Place strawberries, pineapple and bananas into a large saucepan.
Add lemon juice
- Pour lemon juice over the fruit mixture. This helps balance sweetness.
Add pectin
- Sprinkle fruit pectin evenly over the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Heat the mixture
- Place saucepan on medium heat. Stir often to avoid sticking.
Bring to boil
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil. Stir constantly during this step.
Add sugar
- Add sugar all at once. Stir until fully dissolved.
Boil again
- Return to a rolling boil. Boil for one full minute.
Remove from heat
- Take saucepan off heat. Skim off foam if needed.
Jar the jam
- Pour hot jam into clean jars. Let cool before sealing lids.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for best flavor
- Stir often to prevent burning
- Add vanilla for warmth
- Use honey for part of the sugar
- Make smaller batches for beginners
- Label jars with date