Honey Bourbon Papaya Jam
Honey elevates the taste of the papaya with notes of bourbon. Edible black seeds bring a textured crunch along with slight peppery flavor to this jam.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ c. (1 whole/ 737 g) papaya, medium diced
- ⅓ c. granulated white sugar
- 50 ml. Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey liquor (1 shooter bottle; brand Rebel 100)
- ¼ c. honey
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and dice papaya. Add papaya along with seeds to food processor and puree for 30 seconds.
- Add papaya puree and sugar in a medium pot, then place on medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes occasionally stirring so as not to stick to the bottom of pot.
- Add bourbon liquor cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Then add honey and lemon juice, stir in thoroughly. Cook for another 5 minutes
- Turn heat off and place warm jam in sterilized jar.