The golden gooseberry jam is an option for a different breakfast. The combination of the acid added by the aguaymanto and the sweet sugar make a perfect mix. The aguaymanto, also known as amaranth, uvilla or ushun, is a natural fruit from Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela and Chile. However, Colombia is the largest producer of golden gooseberry and produces around 14,000 tons annually. Currently it is consumed in the form of jam, yogurt, sweets and ice creams. The main ingredients to make this delicious and easy jam are: aguaymanto, brown or white sugar, water and cinnamon sticks.
In this article we teach you how to make golden gooseberry jam, a traditional homemade sweet to share with family and friends during breakfast. Let’s cook!
Ingredients to make Gooseberry jam:
- 500 grams of fresh golden gooseberry
- 200 grams of brown or white sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
How to make Gooseberry jam:
- Are you wondering how to prepare the aguaymanto? Let’s go there! To start with this golden gooseberry jam recipe, it is first necessary to peel the golden gooseberry, to do this, you must remove the shell and leave the fruit. Wash it with plenty of water.
- Trick: in some cases, the golden gooseberries are cut in half.
- Take the golden gooseberries to a small pot and cover it with water, add the sugar and the cinnamon stick. Cook over low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes. Try to move with the help of a spoon to prevent it from sticking.
- Once the time has passed and the consistency of the jam has been obtained, remove from the heat and let cool.
- You already have the easy golden gooseberry jam ready! It can be stored in a previously sterilized bottle and under refrigeration.
