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Step 1
Juice the lemons and slice the peel into thin strips (don't worry about the pith and pieces of lemon segment, they will disappear in the cooking).
Step 2
Place the juice, lemon peel strips and water into a small saucepan (cover with lid) and leave to soak overnight.
Step 3
Bring the lemon mixture to the boil and cook on a gentle heat for about one hour (keep the lid on) until tender.
Step 4
In a large jam pan add the diced courgette along with two tablespoons of the lemon liquid and cook on a low to medium heat until translucent and all the courgette juices have disappeared - about 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 5
Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and add the jam sugar and stir until dissolved.
Step 6
Attach the jam thermometer (if using) to the side of your pan and add the lemon mix and grated ginger and stir.
Step 7
Increase the heat and when the mixture reaches a full boil, boil rapidly for 8 to 10 minutes until setting point is reached.
Step 8
Setting point is reached when the jam thermometer reaches 104℃ or 220F.Alternatively, use the wrinkle test: Remove your pan from the heat and test for setting point by dropping a little jam onto a cold saucer, return to the fridge and leave to cool for a minute. Push the jam gently with your fingertip, if the jam crinkles, setting point has been reached. If not, reboil for a couple of minutes and repeat until setting point is reached.
Step 9
Leave to cool for about 10 minutes before pouring into warm, sterilised jars.
Step 10
Seal the jars as quickly as possible and wipe the jars with a warm damp cloth.
Step 11
Label when cold with Courgette and Ginger Jam and the date.