European
Sweden - Side Dishes
Lingonsylt (Swedish Lingonberry Jam)
Chef's Menu Description
Classic homemade Swedish lingonberry jam made with wild mountain lingonberries simmered with cane sugar. The essential sweet-tart accompaniment to meatballs, black pudding, and potato pancakes.
Ingredients
- • 600g fresh or frozen wild lingonberries (lingon)
- • 300g granulated sugar
- • 75ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pick through lingonberries to remove leaves and stems. Rinse under cold running water and drain thoroughly.
2
Phase 2
Place lingonberries and water in a stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes until berries burst and release their ruby juice.
3
Phase 3
Remove from heat, add sugar, and stir gently until completely dissolved. Skim off any surface foam.
4
Phase 4
Pour hot jam into warm sterilized glass jars. Natural pectin in lingonberries will set the jam into a soft preserve. Cool and store chilled.