Garlic jam might sound unusual, but these three recipes will impress anyone who tastes them. The best part? Even after cooking—which is essential for jam—garlic retains its beneficial properties. Enjoy it to support your immune system, or pair it with meat, liver, or meat rolls. It enhances both hot dishes (especially those cooked over an open fire) and cold appetizers.
We’ve selected three tested and delicious garlic jam recipes. Each is distinct, so you’re sure to find one that suits your palate.
Garlic and Citrus Jam
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Ingredients:
- 500 g garlic
- 100 ml water
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Separate the garlic into cloves, peel them, and rinse. Use a blender or meat grinder to chop the garlic finely.
- Scrub the lemon and orange well. Grate the zest finely, then squeeze the juice from both fruits by hand or with a juicer.
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped garlic, sugar, cinnamon, citrus zest, water, and the lemon and orange juice. Stir thoroughly and let it sit for 12 hours.
- After resting, place the saucepan over heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the finished savory garlic jam into clean, dry jars, and seal with screw caps. Once cooled, refrigerate or store in a cool spot.
Traditional Garlic Jam
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Ingredients:
- 200 g garlic (about 3 heads)
- 2–3 teaspoons sugar (brown sugar or honey work well)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch of nutmeg
Directions:
- Roast the garlic heads in an oven preheated to 200°C.
- Peel the roasted garlic cloves.
- Blend the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and garlic in a blender. If the jam is too thick, add a little boiled water.
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Garlic Jam with Wine
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Ingredients:
- 0.5 kg peeled garlic
- 0.5 kg granulated sugar
- 1 liter vintage red wine
- zest (thin peel) from 1 large lemon or orange
- 1 pinch dried ginger powder
Directions:
- Slice the peeled garlic cloves into thin rounds or small cubes using a sharp knife.
- In an enameled saucepan, bring the wine to a boil. Dissolve the sugar in it, then add the garlic to the boiling liquid.
- After 15 minutes, stir in the zest and ginger.
- Cook the jam over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by about half.
- Spoon the finished jam into small, clean, dry jars, and store them in the refrigerator with lids on.
Enjoy your meal!
That dish was so delicious! Even after eating half, you suddenly remember you have a date, business meeting, interview, parent-teacher conference, or friends gathering ahead—but you can't stop. No need to cancel; there are effective ways to minimize garlic breath.
Admittedly, you can't eliminate garlic odor completely. After eating, the smell comes not just from your mouth but from your digestive tract. So next time, if you'll be in close contact with others, consider skipping garlic. Still, you can fight for fresher breath. Learn from “GoSeekNest” what helps reduce garlic smell:
- Eat 10 sprigs of parsley. - Drink a glass of milk. - Potatoes and spinach are also helpful vegetables. - Grate 2 teaspoons of lemon peel and chew it for 1 minute. - Eat fruits like peach, pear, apricot, apple, or plum. - Chew 5 coffee beans (cardamom, anise, or clove buds work too). - Drink mint and lemon tea.
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