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October 19, 2014

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This is the most amazing Thermomix Bacon Jam recipe, and it can be used with so many things! For example:

it will turn your humble burger into a gourmet burger,
boring sandwich fillings get a lift,
bake it on top or in the middle of your meatloaf,
inside your toastie with melted cheese,
a tasty sauce to eat with your omelette,
with your breakfast scrambled eggs,
as part of a party charcuterie or cheese platter,
as a finger food spread on crackers with cream cheese,
or fill small tart or vol au vent cases,
serve alongside roast meats,
BBQ meat condiment,
on top of a T-Bone steak,
on top of baked potatoes,
as a pizza base sauce.

This also works really well using left over Christmas legham in place of the bacon.

If you enjoy it with something else not listed above I'd love for you to tell us in the comments below.For a vegan alternative try my Tomato Jam.

With many thanks to Tania, one of my ThermoFun Club members; and the following sites that we used to inspire us; we have created this delicious ThermoFun version of Bacon Jam. Super Kitchen Machine, Martha Stewart, ThermOMGand Chin Deep.

ThermoFun – Bacon Jam Recipe

Serving Size

2 medium jars (approx. 450g)

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Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large onion, peeled and halved
300g short cut bacon, quartered - trim ALL fat
10g olive oil
160g brown sugar
80g apple cider vinegar
60g maple syrup
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in 3 tablespoon boiling water (see notes)
2 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Instructions

Place garlic, onion, bacon and oil into TM bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 5.
Scrape down and cook 10 mins / Varoma / speed soft / Reverse.
Add remaining ingredients and cook 10 mins / 100°C / speed soft / Reverse.
Cook a further 10 mins / Varoma / speed soft / Reverse / MC off, placing simmering basket on TM lid to prevent spatter.
Pour into sterilised glass jars. Store in fridge (up to 2 months).

TM5 users: In this recipe, when Varoma temperature is stated, please use 115°C.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled!
Optional additions:1 tablespoon seeded mustard;or ½ teaspoon chilli flakes;or 20g dried cranberries (good served with Christmas roast meats).
I have a coffee machine so I use 2 double shots each with 25ml water. The coffee taste is not at all obvious, it just adds more depth to all the other flavours.

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Bacon Jam needs to be stored in the fridge. It keeps for approx. 2 months.

This also works really well using left over Christmas leg ham!

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Comments

Simone Hosmer says
November 19, 2019 at 12:38 pm

Looks amazing.
Any substitute for someone who is coffee intolerant??
Thank you
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- thermofun says
  November 19, 2019 at 5:59 pm
  
  Simone it's delicious! I'm wondering if you are intolerant to coffee in the way of actually allergic to it, or you just don't like the taste of it? If allergic to it you will have to sadly leave it out (I haven't tried a substitute) OR if you just don't like coffee the taste is not at all obvious, it just adds more depth to all the other flavours.
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anna says
December 22, 2018 at 7:54 pm

Help! I just made this for Christmas gifts, followed the recipe exactly but its so runny and watery! Will it thicken when it cools or what can I do to save it?!!!
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- thermofun says
  December 23, 2018 at 1:28 pm
  
  Hey Anna, yes it will thicken once refrigerated. Sometimes it can be runny and that is due to fatty bacon or some fat not cut off the bacon. If this happens it is perfect spread on a pizza base! :)
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Annette Bowers says
September 17, 2018 at 6:19 pm

This is a fav here. My teenagers devour it and now I’m making batches for their friends lol. You know it’s good when the freinds are putting in requests😍
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Suskia says
September 08, 2018 at 3:36 pm

Hi I made the Bacon jam today and well seriously i have no words, it is just lovely, thank you so much for such an awesome recipe x delicious
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- thermofun says
  September 13, 2018 at 1:02 pm
  
  Thank you Suskia, so pleased you enjoy it! :)
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Sarah says
November 12, 2017 at 5:55 am

Hi, I made this for the first time and followed the recipe exactly but found it was too runny and didn’t set in the fridge.. is there something I can do it make it a bit thicker? Still tasted delicious though :)
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- thermofun says
  November 12, 2017 at 10:07 pm
  
  Sarah it sounds like you may have had some fat on your bacon? Also wondering how long was it in the fridge for? On the odd occasion mine can be runnier than other times and that is when I use it on a pizza as the pizza sauce! It's delicious!
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Jacinta Barnes says
June 07, 2017 at 6:40 pm

I'm just wondering if you think you could blitz this to make a smooth consistency? I am not a fan of onion but assume the flavour is essential so could handle it if it wasn't "chunky"! I've been told it's amazing so keen to try!
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- thermofun says
  June 08, 2017 at 10:59 pm
  
  Hi Jacinta, yes you could blitz it to the consistency that you prefer. :)
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Bettina says
February 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm

Oh my gosh, I love this recipe (I do leavevout the cinnamon as I don't like cinnamon), it is so delicious. I made it as part of friends Christmas gift hampers and have had good feedback. I love it with crackers and Brie cheese, so good
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- thermofun says
  February 11, 2017 at 9:31 pm
  
  Oh crackers with Bacon Jam & Brie - with a good glass of wine! Yes please!
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Marieke says
December 16, 2016 at 11:30 pm

Am I able to substitute coffee extract for the instant coffee?? - we don't drink coffee. If so, how much? I'm thinking a teaspoon?
Thankyou :)
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- thermofun says
  December 17, 2016 at 3:03 pm
  
  Hi Marieke, yes a teaspoon should be ok. Enjoy! :)
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Anne says
December 12, 2016 at 6:25 am

Bacon jam is so yummy!! Perfect on burgers, steak, anything. Making for my Christmas hampers again this year. Thanks for another recipe that gets rave reviews. ????
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- thermofun says
  December 13, 2016 at 10:31 am
  
  I want to be on your hamper list Anne. It is a great recipe for so many options.
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Kylie says
December 11, 2016 at 11:12 am
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Will his work with normal bacon instead of short cut?
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- thermofun says
  December 11, 2016 at 1:25 pm
  
  Hi Kylie, yes it will. I use short cut simply because it has a lot less fat to cut off. Normal bacon will be fine just make sure you trim all the fat. Enjoy! :)
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Mel says
August 04, 2016 at 10:43 am

making my third batch now. definitely a winner. one of my most requested items by friends
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- thermofun says
  August 05, 2016 at 10:27 pm
  
  Thank you Mel. Yes it's fabulous to have as a small gift particularly for men that can be so hard to buy for!! :)
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Joanne T Ferguson says
January 06, 2016 at 7:46 pm

I made this WONDERFUL recipe again today. When I added the bacon and onion, I made sure the pieces had texture but were more smooth...I used Hickory Smoked Bacon which was AWESOME! And based on the comments, I did decrease the brown sugar 20g, the maple syrup 10 grams and added 10g of Worcestershire sauce! The kitchen smells AMAZING and am sure this recipe will be a great surprise in the New Year's hampers am making! Thank you Leonie!
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- thermofun says
  January 06, 2016 at 9:29 pm
  
  Thanks Joanne - I always love to hear of your tweaks! Please make sure you tell your gift recipients to keep it in the fridge too! :) Someone else I know wrote down suggestions (which I have on the recipe) for what it can be used for and she included that with the gift. :)
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Kylie says
December 18, 2015 at 1:07 pm

I was looking forward to making this, doubled the recipe in a TM5. It's so runny, a bowl full of liquid. Trying to cook it longer with MC out..... Ekkk
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- thermofun says
  December 18, 2015 at 3:04 pm
  
  oh dear Kylie. It can vary depending on how fatty the bacon is. Yes cook it a bit longer with simmering basket on top - but it does thicken up in the fridge too.
  On the off chance your batch doesn't thicken properly - use it spread on a pizza base - it's just amazing! :)
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Marieke says
December 16, 2015 at 10:14 pm

Is there anything I can substitute the coffee for?
Thankyou!
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- thermofun says
  December 18, 2015 at 3:05 pm
  
  Marieke, you can leave the coffee out, but it does just add a depth to the overall flavour of the jam. I know of a few people that hate coffee and they say they can't taste it.
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Elizabeth says
September 24, 2015 at 11:05 pm

Hello,
Are you able to please advise how long it keeps in sealed sterilised glass jars? Either refrigeratored or not?
Many thanks!
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- thermofun says
  September 25, 2015 at 6:29 am
  
  Hi Elizabeth - definitely keep it in the fridge. I opened a jar of mine recently that was six months old! :)
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Emma G says
May 27, 2015 at 9:47 pm

Just made this tonight to go on some homemade hamburgers! Delicious!!! Will definitely become a staple in our house!!!
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Teagan says
April 17, 2015 at 2:47 am

This is one of mine and my families favourite recipes ever so yummy and versatile! My youngest brother eats it from the jar with a spoon! Thanks so much!
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- thermofun says
  April 17, 2015 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thanks Teagan! :)
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Lisa says
April 16, 2015 at 10:51 pm

This is SO good!! I made a few batches over Christmas to give as gifts and everyone who tried it went weak at the knees. Thank you!!
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- thermofun says
  April 17, 2015 at 5:17 pm
  
  Yes it's a fabulous gift idea Lisa - particularly for those hard to buy for males! :)
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TamGray says
April 03, 2015 at 2:04 am

I made this tonight as part of my catch up on the March cook along. This tastes amazing and even my non sauce loving husband commented on how amazing this bacon jam is. My kids loved it too. We had it on lamb burgers.
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Krazy Kitty says
March 28, 2015 at 11:39 am

We have made this a few times and everyone LOVES it! It never, ever last very long!!!
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Samanthajkellie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:00 am

Everyone that has tasted this has loved it. Today I'm making double batches for my brother and sister for Easter! What a great recipe thanks so much
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Cheryl says
March 27, 2015 at 8:10 am

love the bacon jam, first time I have tried it. Did not add sugar just a little more maple syrup. Perfect!
Excellent for breakfast on gluten free toast, avacado, tomato topped with bacon jam!!!! Yum yum
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Carli says
March 26, 2015 at 7:01 am

5 year old hates it, which is a great thing... More for me! 7 year old, the other half and I think it is the most amazing thing ever!
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Janet Willoughby says
March 25, 2015 at 10:47 pm

this is amazing, thanks so much. It's great with burgers, on pizza, on just about anything. When you need a standout addition to your dish, this is it :-)
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Kiki says
March 25, 2015 at 3:14 pm

This is even better with leftover ham. But the bacon version is pretty amazing too.
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- thermofun says
  March 25, 2015 at 3:21 pm
  
  Yes we loved it with our left over Christmas ham! :)
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Rae Suckling says
March 25, 2015 at 3:14 pm

Just made my third batch.. Thank you Leonie this is the BEST....
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Marion de Rooy says
March 21, 2015 at 3:26 pm

I have made this a few times now. Just about to make it again. It is delicious. Gave some away as gifts for Christmas. Made some after Christmas with leftover ham. Served with Pulled pork, cheese, burgers, or sausages. All scrumptious.
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Emma says
March 15, 2015 at 11:26 pm

The first time I made this, I found it to be a little bit sweet for my taste, though hubby and my in-laws all loved it!
I've just made a batch today, and this is what I did to reduce the sweetness a little:
- Reduce sugar by 20g
- Reduce maple syrup by 10g
- Add 10g worcestershire sauce
I tested it out when it was done, and it has definitely toned down the sweetness, and is still very yummy. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow night on pizza. Thanks for another great recipe! :-)
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- thermofun says
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  March 16, 2015 at 10:44 am
  
  Thanks Emma that's great to know about reducing the sugar content. :)
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Spud says
February 28, 2015 at 11:22 am

Whoops I just threw all the ingredients in at step 4 and missed step 3. Fingers crossed it still works!
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- thermofun says
  February 28, 2015 at 2:34 pm
  
  oops! How did it go?
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beclouise24 says
January 22, 2015 at 2:40 pm

This was amazing! I gifted some for Christmas presents and got great feedback. Thanks so much Leonie :( Definitely will make this again!
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Holly says
January 20, 2015 at 3:43 pm

Make this in my Bellini the other night, I tweaked the recipe a tad by using YIAH products, served it up on burgers while hot and my male was blown away.
Brought some more into work today to have with cheese on bickies and all the men I work with found it delicious. I had to send them the recipe so their wives can cook it at home. LOL
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Cherie says
January 15, 2015 at 6:11 pm

This was beautiful. Had it on a pizza base...Will be using the remaining for burgers tomorrow.
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- Cherie says
  January 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm
  
  So even better on the burgers!!!! LOVE THIS
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Nuviana says
January 11, 2015 at 9:50 am

Going to try how this recipe freezes. Making a double batch and once cooled I am going to pop half in a plastic container and pop in my freezer.
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- thermofun says
  January 11, 2015 at 12:27 pm
  
  Oh I would love to hear how that goes freezing please. I have been tempted to try this myself but haven't got around to it yet! :)
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- Veronica says
  August 31, 2016 at 2:23 pm
  
  Can you tell me if you need to change the cooking time for a double batch?
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  - thermofun says
    September 02, 2016 at 8:41 pm
    
    Hi Veronica, general rule of thumb for TM recipes is you add 20% more cooking time when doubling a recipe. Enjoy! :)
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Yvonnecas says
January 02, 2015 at 11:40 pm

Had my first go at making Bacon Jam, found I had to cook a little longer than suggested to reduce the fluid.
Husband loves it, he has a big smile on his face so that makes me happy! Thanks for the great recipe Leonie.
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- thermofun says
  January 03, 2015 at 6:05 pm
  
  Thanks Yvonne - pleased hubby is happy! :) Be mindful though that the jam does set once it is in the fridge.
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Gaby says
January 02, 2015 at 9:07 am

Is there anything else I can use instead of apple cider vinegar, its the only thing I don't have in the house and would really love to try this!
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- thermofun says
  January 02, 2015 at 1:19 pm
  
  Gaby do you have malt vinegar or red wine vinegar?
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  - Gaby says
    January 03, 2015 at 9:25 am
    
    I ended having to go to the shops anyway so picked up some apple cider. Going to give it a try today.
    Thanks
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    - thermofun says
      January 03, 2015 at 6:04 pm
      
      My pleasure Gaby! Enjoy! :)
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christeen says
January 01, 2015 at 1:08 pm

Happy New Year !
Have been meaning to cook this for some time , whipped it up this morning and it's delicious , Thankyou !
I used Panela to sweeten and left out the maple syrup , and it was definitely sweet enough for me ; next time I will try the maple syrup and down the panela a bit . I think the cranberries would be great , but as it is, it dresses up a sharp chedder very nicely, it will be a staple on my cheese board!
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- thermofun says
  January 01, 2015 at 4:32 pm
  
  Enjoy your cheese boards from now on Christeen! :)
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ebony says
December 27, 2014 at 4:00 pm

Has any1 tried it yet with left over xmas ham?
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- thermofun says
  December 29, 2014 at 9:24 pm
  
  Yes I sure did Ebony! Just last night! It's amazing! I can't decide now if I like it more with bacon or leg ham!! Sadly my batch of bacon jam was finished off the night before so I couldn't compare the two together!
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patricia ferry says
December 21, 2014 at 4:49 pm

Just making some now, very runny, even a thin sauce after 10 extra mins cooking, thought I followed recipe correctly, are the amounts of liquid correct?
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- thermofun says
  December 22, 2014 at 9:54 am
  
  Hi Patricia - it will thicken up in the fridge. :)
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Tania says
December 16, 2014 at 9:45 am

Thought I'd share this for others experiencing more liquid jam. I have made this recipe many times now always with success. Yesterday I 'needed' another dose but popping into the local corner shop for some bacon (bulk vac pack
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Pam says
December 13, 2014 at 2:25 pm

Hi, just made this smells and tastes delish, however it is very very runny!!!!
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- thermofun says
  December 13, 2014 at 9:04 pm
  
  Pam to thicken it up, cook it a bit longer. Not sure why it is very very runny as mine is usually very thick. However a suggestion though, for a runny batch keep it and use it spread on a pizza as a pizza sauce - it's awesome! :)
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Stephanie says
December 03, 2014 at 8:21 pm

The flavour was great but was very, very sweet. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in it next time.
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Rita says
November 29, 2014 at 8:09 pm

Hello I just made this and hubs was wanting it eat it straight from the bowl. This will definitely be a winner with him and a few friends. Mine did turn out a bit runny, I cooked it for another 5 mins with the mc off. I also filled a 500g jar to the brim with a little left over (not worth putting in a jar so we'll sample it now)
Thanks so much! Looking forward to trying it
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Su says
November 29, 2014 at 6:20 pm

Hi Leonie, can you make a double batch in one go?
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- thermofun says
  November 30, 2014 at 1:48 pm
  
  Hi Su - I haven't doubled it - but I'm sure it would be most suitable to double the recipe. :)
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Cath says
November 27, 2014 at 11:36 pm

Hi Leonie, thanks for the great recipe, beautiful flavours. My jam has turned out a bit runny. Should I just cook it for longer next time without the MC on or will it thicken when it cools in the fridge? Thanks Cath
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- thermofun says
  November 28, 2014 at 3:51 pm
  
  Pleased you like it Cath. It will thicken up in the fridge. A tip though - you can make a thin batch (less cooking time) and use it as a sauce on a pizza base! mmmmmmmm! :)
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Faye says
November 19, 2014 at 12:27 pm

This was absolutely amazing on our burgers, the burger recipe was fab too! House smelled fantastic as the bacon jam was cooking. Now enjoying it with cheese and crackers. So so good, my new contribution to parties when you 'bring a plate' for sure
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Faye says
November 18, 2014 at 6:25 pm

Would you serve it warm or cold on burgers? Made it two days ago and going on our burgers tonight!
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- thermofun says
  November 18, 2014 at 7:43 pm
  
  HI Faye - I would try and serve the bacon jam near to room temperature. Enjoy! It's awesome on burgers! :)
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melissa says
November 18, 2014 at 8:54 am

When do you put the extras like cranberries in? In the final step or prior to that?
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- thermofun says
  November 18, 2014 at 1:11 pm
  
  Melissa I would add the extras at step 4. :)
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Newbie says
November 16, 2014 at 12:07 pm

Could someone tell me how much this makes please, looks fab!!
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- thermofun says
  November 18, 2014 at 1:12 pm
  
  it makes approx 450g. (2 small jars)
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Nicki says
November 08, 2014 at 1:18 pm

A fantastic recipe! Will be a regular for summer BBQs!
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Sharon says
November 06, 2014 at 7:27 pm

Thank you for such an easy and yummy recipe! We had it with steak, mushrooms and chips tonight! It will be a family favourite for a long time! :-)
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Marilyn Newton says
November 02, 2014 at 6:26 pm

Have just made and tried this and love it. On bikkies and cheese was my
favourite along with the adding it to a glaze for Chicken Meatloaf. Absoloodlely delicious. Thank you.
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- thermofun says
  November 04, 2014 at 11:30 am
  
  Thanks Marilyn for the bikkies and cheese and meatloaf ideas. :)
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Raelene says
October 30, 2014 at 8:12 pm

So easy, so quick & so scrumptious. We had it on burgers and it was perfect! friends dropped by so now we have orders to make more. Will definitely make this again and try out the variations listed. Thank you so much :-)
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- thermofun says
  October 30, 2014 at 9:38 pm
  
  So pleased you enjoyed it Raelene. :)
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lauren says
October 28, 2014 at 8:59 am

Hello :) can't wait to make this for xmas presents. I'm a newbie so just wondering how long it will last in a sterilised & sealed jar? I see approx 1 month after opening but would rather make them in November if they will last. Store in fridge or cupboard before opened?
Thank you. I'm loving so many things on your site. It's nice to be excited about cooking!
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- thermofun says
  October 28, 2014 at 11:28 pm
  
  Sorry Lauren - I really am wary on guessing when I really don't know! :( There is a fair amount of sugar in it so it should be fine for a good 2-3 months in the fridge - however I am guessing!
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Mel says
October 26, 2014 at 7:13 pm

Made this today to have on our burgers....OMG! My partner says this is the best sauce/jam the thermie has ever made....delicious!!!!
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- thermofun says
  October 26, 2014 at 9:25 pm
  
  lol - that's awesome to hear Mel. :)
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Judy says
October 19, 2014 at 9:39 pm

My life is now complete. Thanks Leonie!
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- thermofun says
  October 20, 2014 at 8:49 pm
  
  lol - thank you Judy :)
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Alisa Orford-Roberts says
October 19, 2014 at 7:54 pm

OMG, this is the first thing I'm cooking tomoz. Thanks so much
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- thermofun says
  October 19, 2014 at 8:30 pm
  
  Enjoy Alisa :)
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Marianne Spalek says
October 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm

Yum! Can't wait to try that one...male Christmas presents perhaps
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- thermofun says
  October 19, 2014 at 8:29 pm
  
  What a great idea Marianne for male xmas gifts! :)
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  - Susan says
    August 21, 2020 at 9:47 am
    
    why only male?
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    - thermofun says
      August 24, 2020 at 9:18 am
      
      Not "only" male Susan. But a great gift for males, as we all know males typically are very hard to buy for. :)
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