Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
Whenever Lunar New Year arrives, families eagerly prepare a colourful tray of sweets to welcome spring. Alongside familiar traditional candied fruits, aloe vera jam offers a refreshing taste that feels light and enjoyable, supporting health and body shape during the festive season. Today, GC Food shares an easy homemade aloe vera jam recipe.
1. Preparing ingredients for aloe vera jam
To make aloe vera preserve at home, you will need to prepare the following ingredients in advance:
Fresh aloe vera leaves with thick flesh
Palm sugar
Rock sugar
Salt and lemon
2. How to prepare aloe vera
After purchasing aloe vera, it should be carefully prepared to remove dirt and the yellow sap, which can cause itching or digestive irritation. Begin by trimming the leaves, peeling away the green outer skin, separating the clear inner flesh, then rinsing it thoroughly under running water until clean.
Once cleaned, cut the aloe vera into bite-sized cubes and soak them in lightly salted water with a small amount of lemon juice for about 15 minutes. Next, briefly blanch the cubes in boiling water for around 30 seconds to enhance their crisp texture, then transfer them immediately into cold water for 3 to 5 minutes. This process removes excess slime, reduces bitterness, and makes the aloe vera cleaner, making it more pleasant to eat.
3. How to make soft and sweet aloe vera jam
Step 1: Place a sufficiently large pan on the stove. A non-stick or stainless steel pan is recommended, and a charcoal stove can be used if available.
Step 2: Add rock sugar to the pan with an adequate amount of water, then heat over medium flame until the syrup comes to a boil.
Step 3: Once the sugar has fully dissolved, gradually add honey, palm sugar, and the prepared aloe vera. Lower the heat and gently stir with a ladle so the aloe vera absorbs the syrup evenly without breaking or becoming mushy.
Step 4: Continue stirring steadily until the aloe vera is coated with a thin white sugar layer on the surface, then stop. Spread the preserve evenly on a tray and dry it under sunlight for a few hours until completely dry, helping prevent moisture during long-term storage.
Step 5: Finally, transfer the preserves into jars or airtight containers and store them in a cool, dry place. For the best flavour and quality, aloe vera jam should be consumed within 15 to 20 days.
After completing these five steps, you will have a batch of soft, lightly sweet aloe vera jam with a delicate flavour, making it ideal for enjoying or serving guests during the Lunar New Year.
This aloe vera jam recipe is recommended by the GC Food team, a trusted supplier of aloe vera products that meet food safety and hygiene standards in Vietnam.
4. Standard quality aloe vera jam flavour
Once prepared, aloe vera preserve has a pleasantly chewy texture that is neither too dry nor overly soft. It features a clear, light-green appearance and a gentle sweetness that is easy to enjoy. Aloe vera is rich in essential nutrients and dietary fiber; turning it into a preserve makes it fresher and more palatable while retaining valuable nutritional content. In addition, aloe vera preserve is suitable for all ages, whether enjoyed as a light snack or paired with a cup of hot tea.
We hope the recipe shared by GC Food above has helped you learn how to prepare aloe vera jam, adding a fresh and appealing treat to your Lunar New Year table for family or friends.
GC Food is a manufacturer of high-quality aloe vera products that meet strict food safety and hygiene standards. The fresh aloe vera used in production is organically grown and carefully cultivated at the Sun & Wind farm in the former Ninh Thuan province. As a result, GC Food’s aloe vera consistently meets organic certification criteria such as VietGAP and GlobalGAP. To deliver premium aloe vera products, GC Food has invested in automated production lines and advanced Pasteur pasteurisation technology. In addition, the brand offers a wide range of product types and flavors, giving customers greater choice.
For more information about aloe vera and cooking recipes, please visit the GC Food introduction page.
This article was prepared by the GC Food Team - Specialists in natural ingredients.
