Apple-plum jam: delicious, elegant, simple

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

Have you ever tried apple-plum jam? If so, then they probably remembered its exquisite, slightly sour taste, which cannot be confused with anything else. In this article we will tell you how to cook such jam on the stove, as well as in a slow cooker. You will learn all the subtleties and secrets of its preparation.

Plum-apple jam: recipe

So, the required ingredients:

• half a kilo of plums;
• half a kilo of apples;
• one and a half kilograms of sugar;
• 1 pack of Gelfix.

For those who don't know what "Gelfix" is, let's make a small digression. It is a natural thickener that is used to make a variety of jams, jams, and jellies. Unlike ordinary gelatin, it does not harm the body and is suitable for those people who lead a he althy lifestyle and also want their preparations to have a natural taste.

Now let's move on to making jam. First you need to wash the apples and plums. Cut apples into several pieces, removeseeds and core, remove the stones from the plums and cut them into small pieces. Then they need to be put on the bottom of the pan.

Take 2 tablespoons of sugar, mix with Gelfix and pour over plums and apples.

Cook the contents of the pot over low heat, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.

The turn has come to add the remaining sugar to the jam and again wait until it boils. Let it boil for 5 minutes, then you can turn it off.

While the jam is being prepared, it is necessary to take care of the jars, wash them thoroughly, wipe dry and sterilize.

Last step: put the jam in jars, close them with a lid and turn one upside down. Leave in this position for 5-10 minutes.

Now you can enjoy a delicious treat and treat your guests to it.

If you have a slow cooker, making apple-plum jam is generally easier than ever. Shall we start?

Cooking jam in a slow cooker

We will need the following ingredients:

• kilogram plums;
• kilogram of apples;
• half a lemon;
• a kilo of sugar.

My plums, cut into pieces, remove the seeds from them, put them on the bottom of the multicooker bowl.

We also wash the apples under cold water, get rid of the core and seeds, cut into small cubes, attach to the plums.

My lemon, cut into small slices, add to plums and apples. We leave the ingredients in the multicooker more often for 2 hours, then select the "Extinguishing" programand simmer for an hour. After the specified time has elapsed, you can remove the bowl - the apple-plum jam in the slow cooker is ready. It can be poured into prepared jars to stock up for the winter, or you can serve it to the table and savor it right now.

Do you like dark chocolate?

If you want to try something really gourmet and original, make plum jam with dark chocolate.

Required ingredients:

• one and a half kilograms of plums;
• a kilo of sugar;
• 200-300g dark chocolate;
• 5-7g pectin.

Wash plums, remove pits, cut into small pieces or grind in a blender to obtain a homogeneous mass. Put the plums in the pot.

Now add sugar, cook until the mixture boils. Remember to stir constantly, otherwise the jam may burn slightly.

2-3 tablespoons of sugar mixed with pectin and added to the jam after it boils.

Turn off the stove, remove the pan and quickly three dark chocolate. Thoroughly stir the jam so that the chocolate is completely dissolved.

The final step is to pour the jam into sterilized jars, close the lids, let it cool and put it in the refrigerator or serve.

You can be sure. After you try this jam, it will become your favorite. Plus, the kids love it.

Apple-plum jam with nuts

Well dearhostesses, are you tired yet? Finally, one interesting recipe: apple-plum jam with nuts.

Stock up with these ingredients:

• 600-800 g plums without peel;
• a kilo of sugar;
• water (several glasses);
• hazelnut;
• citric acid.

Unlike the previous recipes, do not wash the plums, but scald them with boiling water (3-5 minutes). Next, remove the skin. It is best to take a sharp knife. Now we dip the peeled fruits in cold water for half an hour, then dry them and get rid of the seeds. We put a few nuts in each plum, then dip in sugar syrup.

It is necessary to cook until the jam thickens. From time to time you need to remove the foam.

We dilute citric acid in water and pour it into the jam a few minutes before it is ready.

Now you can lay out jam with plums in jars. Do not forget to wrap each with a warm cloth, do not remove until the jam has completely cooled down. In winter, your family will thank you for such a delicious treat.

Finally

It should be noted that each of the above recipes is unique in its own way. That is why we advise you to try to cook them all, and then choose the one that will appeal to you and your family. Do not forget that plums are good for he alth, they contain many useful vitamins and minerals, they also improve blood circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Eat well!

Bon appetit, original culinary ideas and good sweet mood!