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Homemade Pinecone Jam

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Made from young, soft pinecones, this amber-colored pinecone jam is packed with immune-boosting benefits and can be enjoyed in tea, as a topping, or as a natural remedy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spruce or pine cones
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Cut off any branch attachment points and rinse the cones under cool water.
  • Soak them in cold water for 2-3 hours, then rinse again.
  • In a pot, combine pinecones, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, cooking in 3-4 short batches (8-10 minutes each) with cooling in between. The jam should become thick and amber-colored.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice at the end of cooking.
  • Sterilize your jars with boiling water, pour in the jam, and leave the cones for decoration or strain them out.

Notes

  • Use as a natural cold remedy.
  • Stir into tea or drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.
  • Pair with cheese and crackers or use as a glaze for meats.