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Frog Jam

Delicious Frog Jam: Sweet-Tart Flavor in Just 45 Minutes

Frog Jam is a vibrant blend of figs, raspberries, and orange, bringing a sweet-tart deliciousness to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 day
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Ripe Figs Chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Fresh Raspberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 unit Navel Orange Zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Microplane-grated
For Sweetening & Setting
  • 4 cups Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for a lighter result
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice To balance sweet flavor
  • 1 package Liquid Fruit Pectin

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • ladle
  • Measuring Cups
  • Sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Frog Jam
  1. Wash fresh ripe figs thoroughly and chop into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Zest the navel orange and juice it.
  3. Grate a piece of fresh ginger and set aside.
  4. In a large pot, combine prepared figs and raspberries, mashing them lightly.
  5. Add orange zest, juice, and grated ginger; stir thoroughly.
  6. Gradually stir in granulated sugar over low heat until dissolved.
  7. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and liquid fruit pectin quickly, boil for another minute.
  9. Test set point using a chilled plate.
  10. Skim off any foam from the surface.
  11. Sterilize jars in hot water for 10 minutes.
  12. Fill jars with hot jam to ¼-inch from the top and wipe rims clean before capping.
  13. Process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  14. Cool jars for 24 hours without disturbance and check seals after.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow jam to rest for 2-4 weeks for the best flavor development before opening.

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