Dragonfruit Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Halve dragon fruit.
2. 2
   Scoop out flesh into a deep pot.
3. 3
   Mash well with potato masher.
4. 4
   Add the juice of two lemons and the fine zest of one.
5. 5
   Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Simmer, uncovered, stirring, for 30 minutes or so to get a thick puree.
7. 7
   Bring to a hot, rolling boil.
8. 8
   Add sugar.
9. 9
   Continue to boil hard, stirring, until desired gel is reached. Dragon fruit does not so much gel as form a thick, gluey slime.
10. 10
    Add pectin if desired to obtain a firmer gel.
11. 11
    The jam can be canned. Process prepared 6 to 8 oz jars for 10 minutes.