LOQUAT JAM

Loquats...( Chinese plums /Japanese plums /Japanese medlar )
Wash loquats ,
Remove the blossom end
Cut fruit in half and skin will peel off.
Discard seeds , there are 3 -4 seeds in each fruit .
Place peeled and seeded loquats in a bowl and cover with castor sugar .
Allow the he fruit to rest for 30 minutes n which the loquats will release their juices and sugar will liquify .
Stir in 1 tbs of lemon juice and 1 dsp of dried cardamom .
Plac in a medium saucepan and slowly bring to the boil over a low heat .
Reduce heat and allow to continue to simmer , stirring frequently to prevent catching n the bottom of the pot .

You will know when the jam is ready as the colour changes to amber and the jam will thicken .Using a hand held blender  fully submerged achieve desired consistency.
pour into sterilised jam jars leaving 1/4 inch space between jam and lid .