Nectarine is a special kind of peach. It has an amazingly pronounced aroma, which puts it in a separate category of fruits. In domestic gardens, it practically does not grow due to the cold climate, but almost every housewife wants to make nectarine jam for the winter, as it can be considered a real delicacy. That is why such a peach is often bought, despite the rather high price.
It is also worth noting the special feature of this fruit, which makes it the most favorable for making jam. It consists in the complete absence of hairs on the peel, which cause inconvenience when processing other peaches. At the same time, nectarine jam with lemon and vanilla is completely different from other homemade fruit preserves and is very suitable as a filling for homemade pastries.
Ingredients
To prepare you will need:
- nectarine - 1 kg;
- granulated sugar - 2 glasses;
- vanilla;
- lemon - 1 pc.
Product Preparation
Many instructions on how to make nectarine jam suggest choosing ripe but solid fruits. So you get the right consistency with small pieces, and not a homogeneous mass, as happens with overripe peaches. Therefore, the fruit must be separated from the seeds and cut into cubes. There is no need to remove the peel.
Juice Discharge
To properly prepare nectarine jam for the winter, it is necessary to achieve the appearance of juice without destroying the structure of the pieces. To do this, pour the chopped fruit into sugar and place in the refrigerator. They should be there for three days.
Cooking
When the allotted time ends, the fruit is placed in a pan, add vanilla and lemon juice. After that, they put it on fire and bring to a boil. Then the fire is made a little less and the fruit is boiled for twenty minutes. The degree of readiness should be checked on peach slices. If they become transparent, you can consider nectarine jam prepared for the winter.
Roll up in cans
During cooking, sterilize the jars. They will need to pour the prepared jam, making sure that the same amount of fruit and syrup gets into each container. When the jar is full, it is closed with a lid and turned over, creating additional sealing. In this position, it is placed in a dark and warm place to achieve uniform cooling. After that, nectarine jam for the winter is considered ready. It is transferred to a dark and cool place where it will stand before use.
Storage and use
Such jam can be stored for about three years. However, given its amazing taste, it is rare which can survives to this date. Use this product as a complement to tea and liver. Also, jam can be used in the manufacture of various homemade cakes. Peach goes well with almost any dough and will be a great addition to a pie or cake.