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Hard 11 hr 15 min~360 kcal 3/10
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Antalya Eggplant Jam
A traditional Antalya preserve of tiny eggplants cooked in syrup with clove, cinnamon, and lemon.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 10~255 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook
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- Vegan
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
Ana malzeme
- 1 kg Small jam eggplants
Şerbet
- 1.2 kg Granulated sugar
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
Aroma
- 6 Cloves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Hazırlık
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Slaked lime for limewater
- 2 l Water for limewater
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the slaked lime with water and let it stand until the sediment settles, then carefully take the clear liquid.
- 2
Peel the eggplants, leaving the stem ends short, and soak them in the clear limewater for 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 3
Rinse the eggplants several times in plenty of water, boil for 10 minutes, and drain.
10 min10:00 - 4
Boil the sugar and water in a pot for 12 minutes to make the syrup.
12 min12:00 - 5
Add the eggplants, cloves, and cinnamon to the syrup.
- 6
Cook the jam for 35 minutes, until glossy and thickened.
35 min35:00 - 7
Add the lemon juice and boil for 5 more minutes.
5 min05:00 - 8
Fill jars while hot and seal them.
💡 Tip: Use only the clear part of the limewater; sediment leaves unwanted odor and grit in the jam.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with coffee on a small plate, topped with a few cloves and fine lemon zest.
Nutrition (per serving)
~255
kcal calories
1
g protein
64
g carbs
0
g fat
Protein 2%Carbs 98%Fat 0%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Antalya Eggplant Jam make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Antalya Eggplant Jam take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Antalya Eggplant Jam difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Antalya Eggplant Jam have?
Approximately 255 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 64g, fat: 0g.Is Antalya Eggplant Jam allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Antalya Eggplant Jam need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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