Have you ever tasted apple-plum jam? If so, you probably remember his exquisite, slightly sour taste, which can not be confused with anything. 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 and apple jam: recipe
So, the necessary ingredients:
- a pound of plums;
- a pound of apples;
- one and a half kilograms of sugar;
- 1 pack of "Zhelfiksa".
For those who do not know what "Zhelfiks", we will make a small digression. This is a natural thickener that is used to make a variety of jams, preserves, and also jellies. Unlike ordinary gelatin, it does no harm to the body and is suitable for those people who lead a healthy 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 the apples into several parts, remove the seeds and the core, remove the seeds from the plums and cut them into small pieces. Then they need to be laid at the bottom of the pan.
We take 2 tablespoons of sugar, mix with Zhelfiks and pour to plums and apples.
Cook the contents of the pan over low heat, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
It was the turn to add the remaining sugar to the jam and again wait until it boils. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, then you can turn it off.
While preparing the jam, you need to do the banks, wash them thoroughly, wipe them dry and sterilize.
Last step: put jam in the jars, close them with a lid and turn up one. Leave in this position for 5-10 minutes.
Now you can enjoy a delicious treat and treat it to your guests.
If you have a slow cooker, making apple and plum jam is generally easier than ever. Let's get started?
Cooking in a slow cooker
We will need the following ingredients:
- kilogram drain;
- a kilogram of apples;
- half a lemon;
- kilogram of sugar.
We wash the plums, cut them 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. Leave the ingredients in the multicooker more often for 2 hours, then select the “Stewing” program and simmer for an hour. After the specified time, you can take out the bowl - apple-plum jam in the slow cooker is ready. It can be poured into prepared cans to make a reserve for the winter, or you can serve it now and relish.
Do you like dark chocolate?
If you want to try something truly exquisite and original, make jam with plums and dark chocolate.
Essential Ingredients:
- one and a half kilograms of plums;
- kilogram of sugar;
- 200-300 g of dark chocolate;
- 5-7 g of pectin.
Wash the plums, remove the seeds, cut into small pieces or grind in a blender to obtain a homogeneous mass. Put the plums in the pan.
Now we fall asleep sugar, cook until the mixture boils. Do not forget to stir constantly, otherwise the jam may burn slightly.
2-3 tablespoons of sugar mixed with pectin and add to the jam after it boils.
Turn off the stove, remove the pan and quickly three dark chocolate. Stir the jam thoroughly to completely dissolve the chocolate.
The final stage - sprinkle jam in sterilized jars, close the lids, let it cool and put it in the refrigerator or served.
You can be sure. After you try this jam, it will become your favorite. In addition, the children are delighted with him.
Apple and plum jam with nuts
Well, dear hostesses, aren't you tired yet? Finally, one interesting recipe: apple-plum jam with nuts.
Stock up on these ingredients:
- 600-800 g drain without peel;
- kilogram of sugar;
- water (several glasses);
- hazelnut;
- lemon acid.
Unlike previous recipes, I don’t wash the plums, but scald them with boiling water (3-5 minutes). Next, remove the peel. It is best to take a sharp knife. Now we lower the peeled fruits in cold water for half an hour, then dry and get rid of the seeds. We put a few nuts in each plum, then dip in sugar syrup.
Cooking is necessary until the jam thickens. From time to time you need to remove the foam.
We dilute citric acid in water and pour into jam a few minutes before it is ready.
Now you can lay out jam with plums in banks. 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 be grateful for such a delicious treat.
In the end
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 health, they contain many useful vitamins and minerals, they also improve blood circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Eat to health!
Bon appetit, original culinary ideas and good sweet mood!