Şahnur PoyrazoğluCommis
02 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A traditional clove-scented preserve made by soaking small eggplants in lime water and cooking them in syrup. This long-standing sweet preserve brings a surprising flavor to the breakfast table.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the eggplants

20 min

Peel the small eggplants and stud each one with a clove. Soak them in lime water for at least 4 hours.

2

Rinse and blanch

15 min

Rinse the eggplants in plenty of water, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain.

3

Simmer in the syrup

45 min

Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water. Add the blanched eggplants and simmer over low heat until tender.

4

Thicken and fill the jars

10 min

Add the lemon juice and cook until the syrup thickens. Important: The jam is ready when the eggplants turn translucent and absorb the syrup. While still boiling, fill sterilized jars and seal them.

Reminder

Important: Soaking the eggplants in lime water helps them stay firm and removes bitterness. After soaking, rinse them thoroughly in plenty of water to remove all lime residue. Contains no flour, milk, or eggs; it is plant-based and gluten-free. Fill sterilized jars while the jam is boiling and store in a cool, dark place.

#Breakfast dishes #eggplant jam #vegetable #traditional preserves
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