Hard Boiled Eggs with Jam – Naked Eggs in the Kitchen

Jammy Hard Boiked Eggs are a hit of salt on their own or when added to salads, sandwiches and pasta. These were perfectly cooked eggs with a firm white and “jammy” texture with a hint of yolk. They are egg heaven!

What are jam eggs?

If you’ve never heard of jam eggs, let me introduce you to your favorite eggs. What are jam eggs? It’s just another term for an egg with a runny yolk.

I’ve loved hard-boiled eggs my whole life, but I recently discovered this method that delivers jammy hard-boiled eggs every time. It used to be a happy accident when my hard-boiled eggs turned into jam, but now? We’ve cracked the secret.

The flavor and texture of eggs are much better compared to soft yolks. And, this method gets bonus points for very little effort. That’s a win-win in my book. Jammy eggs are great as a snack with salt and pepper.

If you usually avoid making your own hard-boiled eggs because of peeling them, I have good news for you. I’m sharing the secret of shelling eggs with ease, and it’s nothing more than cold water.

When the timer goes off, rinse the eggs under cold water for a minute or two. Once the pan is cool, place the eggs in cold water and start peeling them immediately. You will notice the shells slipping away from the egg whites.

I usually click the eggs on the counter until cracks form. Then slide the spoon under the shell, twist it around, and slide the egg out of the shell.

As you can see in the photo, the eggs actually slipped out of the shell, almost the entire shell. They may not slide out perfectly every time when shelling, but they shell very easily.

Jam eggs

Depending on the type of stovetop you have, you may need to adjust the timings slightly to get perfectly jammy eggs. On my stove, 7 minutes and 40 seconds is the secret number for perfect eggs.

When first poaching eggs on a new stove, I sprinkle and test one egg while the others are still in the hot water. If everything is perfect, then I rinse with cold water and shell the rest. However, if the whites are still not quite cooked, then depending on how runny it is, I either let them sit in hot water or return them to the stove for 30 seconds.

How to make jammy eggs

You will need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

You’ll also need a pot big enough for a single layer of eggs, but that’s it! Jammy Eggs is probably the easiest recipe I’ve ever shared with you.

How long to cook jam eggs

Fill the pot halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water boils, carefully and quickly add the cold eggs to the boiling water using a long-handled, slotted spoon.

Once all the eggs have been added to the water, reduce the heat to medium-high. Set the timer to start immediately for 7 minutes and 40 seconds. (The first time you make these eggs, you will need to test an egg and make sure the time your stove. )

When the timer beeps, quickly transfer the pot to the sink, drain off most of the hot water, and begin running cold water over the eggs.

When the pan is cold (after about 2 minutes of cold water), place the eggs in the cold water. Shell the eggs immediately.

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