Mermelada de Borojó: Colombian Borojo Jam

Borojó jam, Colombian recipe (Mermelada de borojó). Photo: DalaiNutrition

Mermelada de Borojó is a sweet fruit jam made from borojo, a unique tropical fruit native to the Colombian Pacific region. Known for its dense texture and earthy, tangy flavor, this jam is an excellent, quick spread for breads or crackers.

The secret to this lightning-fast 20-minute recipe is simply simmering equal parts of extracted fruit pulp and sugar until perfectly thick. It is a foolproof and practical way to preserve and enjoy this exotic fruit at home!

Borojó jam, Colombian recipe (Mermelada de borojó)

Mermelada de Borojó (Colombian Borojo Jam)

A sweet jam from the Colombian Pacific! Smooth borojo pulp simmered with sugar until thick and spreadable.

Pin Receta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dessert / Sweets

Cuisine Colombian, Latin American, Pacific

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

1 lb Borojo pulp
1 lb Sugar

Instructions

Prep the fruit: If you purchased the whole fruit, the very first step is to wash and peel it. Extract all the pulp, blend it, and pass it through a strainer to ensure a completely smooth texture. (Chef's Hack: You can easily find ready-to-use, pre-packaged borojo pulp in many local markets to skip this extraction step).
Simmer and thicken: Place the smooth borojo pulp and the sugar into a pot over the stove. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, until it reduces and thickens into a rich jam consistency.
Cool and store: Once the jam has reached your desired thickness, remove the pot from the heat. Let it cool down completely before serving!

Notes

Flavor Variations: While the base recipe is extremely simple, you can give the jam a distinctive aromatic touch by adding cinnamon, cloves, and a bit of fresh lemon zest during the cooking process.
Preservation Tip: To properly preserve your homemade jam for a longer period, it is highly recommended to transfer it into a glass jar that has been previously sterilized with boiling water.