Source: Dolphy_tv, AdobeStockAs a close relative of the common garden plum, cherry plums are perfect for making jams. This is because they cook down easily and thicken beautifully even without any additional thickeners. We're sharing 12 tried-and-tested recipes!
1. Cherry Plum Jam with Sugar
Source: vk.comThe simplest and most foolproof jam option with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1.5 kg sugar, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Pour water over the cherry plums and cook until soft. Drain them through a colander, then mash them through a sieve. Add sugar, bring to a boil again, and cook the jam for about 20-30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Five-Minute Cherry Plum Jam
Source: pinterest.comPreparation takes longer, but more vitamins are preserved.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1 cup water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pour water over the cherry plums, bring to a boil, and cook until soft. Mash them through a sieve and add sugar. Bring to a boil again and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat 1-2 more times until desired thickness. Seal the hot jam in sterilized jars.
3. Red Cherry Plum Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruRed cherry plums are usually larger, so the pits can be removed immediately.
You will need: 2 kg red cherry plums, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the cherry plums and pass the fruit through a meat grinder. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam until thick for 20-30 minutes over low heat.
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4. Cherry Plum Jam with Cinnamon
Source: ideireceptov.ruIt's best to remove the spices before canning the jam.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 200 ml water, 1 kg sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves, 1 star anise.
Preparation: Pour water over the cherry plums, cook until soft, and mash through a sieve. Add sugar and bring to a boil. Add all the spices and cook the jam for another 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Thick Cherry Plum Jam
Source: youtube.comTo make the thickest jam, you'll need a little patience!
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1 kg sugar, 1 cup water, 0.5 tsp vanilla.
Preparation: Pour water over the cherry plums, cook for 5-7 minutes, and mash through a sieve. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the thick jam for about 1 hour over low heat. Add vanilla 5 minutes before the end.
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6. Cherry Plum and Plum Jam
Source: blogspot.comIt's simply impossible to go wrong with this combination of ingredients. It's best to use sweet plums.
You will need: 1 kg cherry plums, 1 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums. Pour water over both the plums and cherry plums, and cook for 10 minutes. Mash the mixture through a sieve and add sugar. Bring to a boil again and simmer the jam for about 45 minutes over low heat.
7. Cherry Plum and Apple Jam
Source: pinterest.comIn winter, this jam will constantly remind you of summer!
You will need: 1 kg cherry plums, 500 g apples, 750 ml water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pour water over the cherry plums, cook for 10 minutes, and mash through a sieve. Add sugar and apples pureed in a blender, bring to a boil again, and cook the jam for another 45-50 minutes over low heat.
8. Cherry Plum, Apple, and Zucchini Jam
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruAn original preserve that will leave few indifferent.
You will need: 300 g cherry plums, 300 g zucchini, 400 g apples, 60 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Add water to the cherry plums, stew until soft, and mash through a sieve. Peel the apples and blend them with the zucchini. Mix everything together, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Blend the mixture, gradually add sugar, and simmer the jam until desired thickness.
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9. Cherry Plum Jam with Pectin
Source: koketta.ruIf you don't want to simmer jam for at least half an hour, here's a recipe for you!
You will need: 1.4 kg cherry plums, 700 g sugar, 1 tsp pectin.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the cherry plums and pass them through a meat grinder. Mix pectin with a couple of spoons of sugar, and add the remaining sugar to the cherry plums. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 10-15 minutes, and stir in the pectin. Continue stirring, cook the jam for another 3-4 minutes, and remove from heat.
10. Cherry Plum Jam with Orange
Source: pinterest.comNot only flavor and aroma, but also an incredibly appetizing color for your preserve.
You will need: 1 kg cherry plums, 700 g sugar, 2 oranges, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Add water to the cherry plums, stew until soft, and mash through a sieve. Zest one orange, and peel and chop the flesh of both oranges, removing any membranes. Add to the cherry plum puree, along with the sugar. Bring everything to a boil and cook the jam for about 40 minutes over low heat.
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11. Cherry Plum Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: ideireceptov.ruAnother way to quickly and effortlessly thicken jam!
You will need: 1 kg cherry plums, 700 g sugar, 50 ml water, 3 tsp agar-agar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the cherry plums, cover the fruit with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, then mash through a sieve or blend. Mix agar-agar with water, add to the cherry plum puree, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jam for another 5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Cherry Plum Jam in a Multicooker
Source: dzen.ruYou won't be able to cook large batches in a multicooker, but you won't have to stand over a hot stove.
You will need: 1 kg cherry plums, 100 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Place the cherry plums and water into the multicooker bowl and leave for 15 minutes on "Cook," "Soup," or "Steam" mode. Mash the cherry plums through a sieve, return them to the multicooker, and add sugar. Select "Stew" mode for 40 minutes. Cook the jam with the lid open, stirring occasionally.