Pumpkin Spice Jam

Directions

1. Combine diced squash, ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice berries, nutmeg and water in a large 4-litre saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until squash is tender. Remove from heat and strain the mixture over a measuring jug. Place the drained, cooked squash with its spices back into the saucepan. Top up the cooking liquid in the measuring jug to 1/2 cup and add it back to the saucepan as well. Mash the squash with a potato masher leaving it just slightly chunky. Slowly stir in Jam & Jelly Mix thoroughly. Add butter.
2. Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add lemon juice and continue to boil for 4 minutes while stirring occasionally. Skim foam off the surface as necessary. Test for gelling: place a small amount on a chilled plate (kept cold in the freezer) and return to the freezer for at least 30 seconds, then check if it is gelled. If not, continue to boil for another 1 minute.
3. Remove pan from over the heat and let the boiling subside. Skim the foam from the surface and stir gently for 2 minutes to help suspend the squash pieces. Remove cinnamon stick and ginger slices. Spoon or poor the jelly into sterilized jars, filling them up to 1 cm from the top. Seal the jars and let cool at room temperature. Makes about 5 jars of 250ml (1 cup).