Sua Fa'i (Samoan Banana Soup)
Turn ripe bananas into Sua Fa'i, perfect for a simple and filling breakfast or dessert.
Basic Jam Recipe
Jam is a great way to give new life to excess or damaged fruit.
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Ingredients
- 1kg fruit (remove bruised or damaged bits and peel, core or stone as necessary)
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 800g sugar
Method
- Prepare the fruit and chop into reasonably small pieces. Put into a large preserving pan with water and lemon juice.
- Cook on a low heat until the fruit is soft. If necessary, blend the fruit to remove large pieces.
- Add the sugar, stir to dissolve it and then increase the heat and bring to the boil. Stir frequently and boil until a small amount of jam gels when put on a cold plate for about 5 minutes.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal with sterilized lids.