Plum jam with cocoa - a delicious treat

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Are you tired of banal jams made from strawberries, currants and cherries? Do you want to please your family with an original and very tasty delicacy? Then read this article carefully, we will tell you how to make plum jam with cocoa. Delicious dessert guaranteed. In addition, this jam is very popular with children.

Recipes for cocoa plum jam

For cooking we need:

1. About 5 kilograms of blue plum. Select only ripe and juicy fruits.
2. About 1 kilogram of sugar.

3. Pack of cocoa.

   

Plum jam with cocoa: cooking process

The first step is to thoroughly wash the plums under cold running water, then remove the seeds, and cut the pulp into several pieces. We put the chopped fruits in a spacious container, and at this time we ourselves will deal with the syrup.

To do this, pour one and a half glasses of water into the pan and add a kilogram of sugar. We put on fire and bring the syrup to a boil, stirring it constantly so that the sugardissolved.

After boiling, reduce the heat and leave the pan on the stove for about 10 minutes. Don't forget to stir. Before turning off, add cocoa. You need to calculate in this way: 1 teaspoon per 1 kilogram of plums.

Stir the cocoa. And the last step is adding plums. It should be noted that there is no exact time for plums to boil. You must watch the jam tirelessly. Its color should change from pale pink to dark chocolate. Cocoa also contributes to discoloration, so you need to carefully monitor the brew and remove it from the stove in time, otherwise the jam will be slightly bitter, which you don’t want at all, right?

Good tip: add vanilla before shooting. This is not necessary at all, but the taste will become even more refined and original.

Now you can pour cocoa plum jam into jars and seal. Don't forget to sterilize them first. Bon appetit! Such a delicacy can no doubt be served on the festive table.

We are glad to present to your attention another interesting recipe: jam with plums and cocoa with nuts.

Add nuts

Prepare the following ingredients:

1. Plums - 1 kilogram.
2. Sugar - half a kilo.
3. Cocoa.
4. Walnuts.

First you need to deal directly with the plums. Wash them well under running water, then you need to remove the seeds, and then cut the fruits into small pieces.

Shift sliced plumsinto a deep saucepan, cover with sugar (you need to take half a serving) and leave overnight or for 10-12 hours so that the fruits release juice and the sugar melts. If necessary, plums in sugar can stand even up to 20 hours. You can stir several times with a wooden spatula.

After the specified time has elapsed, add the remaining sugar and a heaping tablespoon of cocoa to the pan.

Now you need to peel the walnuts and cut them into small pieces. Add to plums. Mix all ingredients gently. Well, you can already put it on the stove. Turn on moderate heat, wait until the brew boils. After that, leave it on the stove for about half an hour. It is very important to stir the jam so that it does not burn and the sugar dissolves well.

While the treat is cooking, sterilize the jars, and then pour it into them. Roll up the banks. Leave the cocoa plum jam in a dark, cool place until it cools. After that, you can hide it in the refrigerator or basement.

In closing

Jam with plum and cocoa is a real find in winter. It will make a great dessert. In addition, it can be added to pies and pancakes. Bon appetit and good mood! Let the winter be tasty and cozy thanks to the delicious preparations prepared by you! Plum jam with cocoa will not leave indifferent any gourmet!