Chinese Jujube Preserve

Name: Chinese Jujube Preserve
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes a 1-pint jar
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rose water; 2 pounds fresh or dried jujubes; One 4-inch cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 pounds (4½ cups) sugar; 4 cups water

Preparation info

Makes a
1 pint
jar

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh or dried jujubes
4 cups water
2 pounds</

Asia
China
Preserve
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a medium non-reactive pot, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the lime juice, cinnamon and jujubes. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until syrup has thickened and sticks to the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.