An unusual and delicious plum and orange jam
When it comes to fruit, sweet jams and preserves inevitably come to mind. Fruit is the perfect winter dessert for desserts you won't find anywhere else. You can combine different types of fruit, the main thing is that you enjoy the end result. Today we'll prepare a delicious and unusual plum and orange jam for the winter.
If plum jam is a familiar treat, using oranges will surprise both family and guests with the most delicious dessert. When serving it with tea, be prepared to be praised, as few have tried this combination and will definitely want to know the recipe.
Plums have beneficial properties, and oranges are known to everyone as a source of vitamin C, which makes this jam especially relevant in winter, during cold season.
Let's make blue plum jam, but you can use any variety, just remove the pits and stems. The plums should be firm and whole; set aside any overripe ones, as they may contain worms.
Orange enhances the plum's flavor and adds a touch of exoticism, so feel free to combine these fruits and you'll have jars of unusual jam gracing your pantry shelves.
Ingredients:
- plums – 500 g;
- orange – 1 pc.;
- granulated sugar – 700 g.
How to make plum and orange jam
Let's prepare the fruit: halve the plums and remove all the pits. Don't peel the plums to ensure they stay whole after cooking. Peel the orange and cut into small pieces. The orange pieces will impart a unique aroma and flavor to the jam. The peels can be dried and used for winter tea instead of discarding.
Place the fruit in the container where you'll be making the jam and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Don't stir the fruit; just give it a gentle shake; the crystals will melt anyway.
After 2-3 hours, place the jam on the stove and simmer over low heat. Reduce the fruit's temperature, and after 40 minutes of slow simmering, the citrus jam is ready.
Place the hot jam into pre-washed and dried jars, filling them up to the shoulders.
Seal the jars with lids and let them cool completely under a warm blanket. Store the finished jam in a regular pantry. It's important to keep the jars away from direct sunlight.
In winter or at any other time of the year, we enjoy the taste of wonderful plum and orange jam.
Bon Appetite!