Loquat (naspli) jam with rosewater
 
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I have lifted this loquat jam by adding some rosewater and lemon juice but you could also add vanilla essence and cinnamon instead if you wanted. Great served on bread, scones or similar. This jam also goes great with vanilla custard and meringue.
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Cuisine: Maltese
Ingredients
  • 1 kg loquats trimmed and seeds removed
  • 500 grams sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rosewater
  • ½ zest and juice of a lemon
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce temperature immediately and simmer for two hours.
  3. Stir often.
  4. Place in a small sterilised jar and leave in the fridge.
Recipe by A Maltese Mouthful at https://www.amaltesemouthful.com/loquat-naspli-jam-rosewater/