How to Make Porter Beer Jam: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions

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Give your guests a different touch of flavor with this beer jam recipe, a preparation that shows once again the endless possibilities of this wonderful fermented drink.

The combination of dark beer, in this case a Porter, with spices, sugar and agar-agar makes this jam ideal for spreading on bread and serving with cheese and meat.

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How Do You Make Beer Jam?

Although this jam uses a Porter, in practice you could replace it with any type of beer, so just experiment with the styles you like best.

Nutrition Information

Each serving of beer jam contains approximately 220 kcal, 55 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein, 55 g of sugars, 0 mg of cholesterol and 5 mg of sodium.

Beer Jam Recipe

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

330 ml (about 1 ⅓ cups) Porter
200 g (1 cup) sugar
5 cardamom seeds
3 cloves
1 ½ g agar-agar powder
1 small piece of cinnamon stick
1 piece of vanilla bean
1 star anise
Lemon peel

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, add the beer, cinnamon, vanilla, anise, cardamom, cloves and the peel of ½ lemon, heat over medium-low heat, stirring often, and cook for about 6 minutes.
Strain the liquid to remove the solids and return it to the saucepan, add the sugar and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the agar-agar and stir gently until dissolved.
Keep cooking for another 3 minutes and remove from the heat. Pour the beer jam into a sterilized jar, close it and let it cool to room temperature.

Additional Tips

Once cooled, beer jam should be kept refrigerated and is best eaten within a few weeks. This recipe does not include a tested canning method, so storing it in the pantry is not recommended.

Did You Know?

Beer jam is also a creative way to use up a beer that has gone flat. Its flavor goes well with strong cheeses or roast meats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Which beer can I use to make jam?

This recipe uses a Porter, but in practice any type of beer works. Just experiment with the styles you like best.

2. What does agar-agar do in this recipe?

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent that gives the jam its body. It goes in at the end of cooking and is stirred gently until dissolved.

3. How should I store beer jam?

Keep it in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator and eat it within a few weeks. This recipe does not include a tested canning method, so leaving it in the pantry is not recommended.