Cameroon Style Papaya Jam

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 14

Cameroon Style Papaya Jam recipe for your perfect breakfast spread

by The Chefin Jam

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 large ripe papaya
	1 lemon , juice of
	900 g sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

231

Sugar

57g

Fat

Cameroon Style Papaya Jam is a classic breakfast jam recipe popular in areas of Africa. The jam has a thick, spreadable consistency that is perfect for a butter toast or sandwich. The combination of papaya and lemon juice gives it a sweet and tangy flavour that is perfect for those who love fruity spread on their bread. This jam recipe is easy to make at home and requires only three ingredients, making it healthy and affordable.

Instructions

1.	Peel, seed and dice ripe papaya
2.	In a saucepan, combine diced papaya and sugar and heat on low heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves
3.	Increase heat to medium and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes
4.	Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice
5.	Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before transferring the jam to sterilized jars

PROS

Cameroon Style Papaya Jam has a unique combination of fruity and citrus flavour.
Its homemade recipe gives the flexibility to adjust the level of sweetness to the individual’s preference.
It is perfect for a healthy breakfast spread without any preservatives and added flavours.

CONS

The preparation process can be time-consuming, and the shelf life of the jam is limited to a week, so it needs to be consumed fresh.
Also, this recipe requires a high sugar quantity, which makes the jam high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Papaya is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that aid in digestion and boost immunity. The high content of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, in papayas, helps fight inflammation in the body, preventing illnesses like heart disease or cancer. Therefore, consuming papaya jam as a part of your diet in moderation can have plenty of health benefits.