Vegan

Lingonberry Jam

Name: Lingonberry Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 500 g lingonberries; 200 g sugar; 0.5 dl water

Fresh, tart and lightly sweet lingonberry jam is one of the most important sides for Norwegian traditional food. This recipe for lingonberry jam cooks the berri…

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Ingredienser

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500 glingonberries
200 gsugar
0.5 dlwater

Instructions

Add lingonberries, sugar and water to a saucepan.

Mash the berries lightly together.

Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Let the jam simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly.

Pour the jam into clean jars.

Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition per serving

Energi ca. 263 kcal

Protein 0.4 g

Fett 0.4 g

Karbohydrater 64.1 g

Fiber 3.3 g

Sukker 57.1 g

Salt 0.0 g

Tips & tricks

Adjust the sugar depending on the berries. Lingonberries vary in tartness, and a small adjustment can give better balance for the dish you are serving.

Did you know?

Lingonberry jam is important in Norwegian traditional food because the acidity of the berries balances rich meat dishes and brown sauce. Short cooking preserves the fresh flavor and clear color. The distinct tartness makes the jam especially good with game, Norwegian meatballs and Christmas food.