Butternut Squash Jam

Directions

1. 1
   This is a butternut squash.
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   You can make this jam with other kinds of squash instead, but I think butternut squash tastes better!
3. 3
   Peel the butternut squash and remove the seeds.
4. 4
   Cut the squash into small, thin slices.
5. 5
   Add the squash and 150 ml water to a pot.
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   Cover it with a lid and boil the squash until it's soft enough to fall apart when handled.
7. 7
   Turn off the heat and mash the butternut squash with a pestle or masher.
8. 8
   As soon as you can strain the mixture, do so, as this will give the jam a smooth texture (though it still tastes delicious with a few lumps).
9. 9
   Add half of the sugar to the mixture and turn the heat on again.
10. 10
    Boil the mixture while stirring with a spatula.
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    Scoop away any scum that forms.
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    Add the rest of the sugar and cook the mixture down while continuing to stir.
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    Turn off the heat just before the mixture reaches your preferred level of thickness.
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    Pour the jam into a sterilised container and keep it in the refrigerator.
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    It may have a strong squash smell while it's still hot, but that will subside as it cools.
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    It tastes really good.
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    You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon at the end if you'd like.
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    This jam can be spread on bread or used as a filling for sandwiches.
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    It can also be mixed into cakes.