4 Easy Steps for Canning Papaya – Sunshine in Every Jar
Learn how to can papaya for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 pints 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling Water Bath
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe papaya, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Add papaya cubes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pack hot papaya into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Pour hot syrup over papaya, covering it completely.
- Remove air bubbles with a clean knife.
- Wipe jar rims and seal with lids.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool for 24 hours.
- Check seals before storing.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm papaya for best results.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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