I am a long way away from having to worry about fussy eaters. James, who is now 25 has developed an amazing palate and has become an adventurous eater and Mark who is 23 is still stuck in teenage boy feeder mode. I used to disguise vegetables in their food by grating them up finely and hid the fact that I cooked with pepper. Thankfully, I never had to worry about school lunches as I would not have known how to get the boys to eat all the ‘healthy’ stuff. But, I have a lot of friends whose children are still of school going age and I am going to help them by sharing this kiwi and lemongrass jam recipe. Sandwiches are still a school lunch staple and I am sure they can be found in most children’s lunchboxes. When I was at school I got a brown bread sandwich with peanut butter and apricot jam. I think jam makes a great bread topping, and as this jam is so good for you, you could even pop a spoonful into some plain yoghurt to make it have a great depth of flavour.
Do you still have school going children, and what do you pop into their lunchboxes?
Kiwi And Lemongrass Jam
Ingredients
- 180 g kiwi fruit finely diced
- 1 stalk lemongrass bruised
- 60 g honey
- 10 mls lemon juice
- 5 mls apple pectin
Method
- Place the kiwi fruit, lemongrass, honey and lemon juice into a small saucepan
- Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and add the pectin
- Stir the pectin into the fruit and leave to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Place into a sterilized glass jar
- Leave to cool before placing into the fridge
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Disclosure: I have been provided with 28 kiwi fruit to take part in this challenge as well as the giveaways. This post is in line with my blogging policy.
What I blogged:
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- one year ago – Vegetable Terrine
- two years ago – Tapas Tomatoes
- three years ago – Oh So Sweet Sticky Toffee Pudding
I don’t think I’ve ever seen kiwi jam before! What a fun twist!
Its quite moreish!
Lemon grass grows well here and I never know exactly how to use it. Jam is a terrific idea. My boys take PBJs daily and I hope other readers will give me additional ideas.
I love using lemongrass so I shall think of a few recipes for you!
Another must make, dear Tandy!!! This jam recipe is a real winner! Yummy! Xxx
And the nice thing is it is so easy to make!
It looks delicious Tandy! My children come home everyday for lunch, so no lunch box. But this is a great option for la merienda 😉
I love the European tradition of kids coming home at lunch time!
This is such a unique jam! I am so intrigued, I would love to try some of this!
I love the flavour combination 🙂
What a fresh and vibrant jam. 🙂 I love the combo of those two flavors. 🙂
Thank you Krista 🙂
Lovely and unusual jam and it looks so vibrant!
Thank you Tanya 🙂
OOOh yes! I made it today & all of the Yummy flavours go so,well together, my dear friend! TONIGHT, I will make the kiwi bellini!
So glad to hear that Sophie! You put a smile on my face 🙂
Just reading this recipe, makes my mouth water, Tandy. 🙂
It is that good AD!
Delicious pairing of flavors here, Tandy!! Love lemongrass in everything 🙂
Me too!
this looks so gorgeous and it is also so simple
Thank you Usha, it tastes amazing 🙂