Source: Svetlana Terlyukevich, AdobeStock Cherry plums have the amazing ability to retain a significant portion of their beneficial nutrients even after heat treatment. This is precisely why cherry plum jam is recommended for people with weakened immune systems. We share 20 simple recipes for making it!
1. Amber Cherry Plum Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruIf the puree turns out too thick, simply add a little water.
You will need: 3 kg yellow cherry plums, 2 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with cold water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, cool, and rub through a sieve. Mix the resulting pulp with sugar and citric acid. Boil for 10 minutes, then spoon the jam into clean, dry jars and seal.
2. Cherry Plum Jam with Pectin
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruA great way to quickly make thick jam!
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 20 g pectin, 1.2 kg sugar, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with water, boil for 15 minutes, drain in a colander, and cool slightly. Rub through a sieve to remove pits and skins. Add 1 kg of sugar, stir, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Add the pectin mixed with the remaining sugar and simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Fill prepared jars with the hot jam, seal, and invert.
3. Cherry Plum Jam with Cinnamon and Citric Acid
Source: mavink.comInstead of cinnamon, you can use cardamom, cloves, star anise, or calamus root.
You will need: 3 kg yellow cherry plums, 2 kg sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, a pinch of citric acid, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Boil cinnamon sticks in water for 10 minutes. Add cherry plums and cook for another 7-10 minutes. Drain in a colander, cool slightly, and rub through a sieve. Mix the resulting pulp with sugar and let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil over low heat, add citric acid, and boil for 10 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into sterilized jars and seal.
4. Cherry Plum Jam with Starch
Source: ru.wallpaper.mob.orgIf the fruits are small, 5 minutes of cooking will be enough.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 1.6 kg sugar, 5 tbsp cornstarch, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Boil cherry plums in water for 10 minutes and drain in a colander. Rub through a sieve, add sugar, and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Mix starch with water and pour into the boiling jam, stirring constantly. Boil for another 5 minutes, spoon into jars, and seal.
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5. Five-Minute Cherry Plum Jam with Cocoa
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruYou can also add 1 tbsp of instant coffee.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 50 g cocoa, 1.5 kg sugar, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Boil cherry plums with water for 10 minutes, drain in a colander, and cool slightly. Pit the softened fruits, mix with 1.2 kg of sugar, and set aside for 1.5-2 hours. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, then add cocoa mixed with the remaining sugar. After 5 minutes, spoon the hot jam into prepared jars and seal.
6. Thick Pitless Cherry Plum Jam
Source: fan-female.ruWipe cooled jars of jam with a damp towel and transfer to a dark, cool place.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 25 g gelatin, 2 kg granulated sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Mix gelatin with 150 ml of boiled water and set aside for 15 minutes. Boil cherry plums with the remaining water for 10 minutes, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Add granulated sugar, stir, and let stand for 1 hour. Place the pot over low heat, add citric acid, and boil for 10 minutes. Remove the jam from the heat, add the gelatin mixture, stir well, and seal.
7. Cherry Plum and Orange Jam
Source: cvet-dom.ruSweet and sour taste with a delightful citrus aroma!
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1 kg oranges, 1.5 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Rinse oranges with boiling water, peel, and blend. Boil cherry plums for 10 minutes, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Mix the orange and cherry plum purees. Add sugar and set aside for 1 hour. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, add citric acid, and remove from heat after 5 minutes. Fill sterilized jars with the hot jam, seal, and invert.
8. Yellow Cherry Plum Jam with Pieces
Source: spmguild.ruThe sweetest cherry plum variety is Mirabelle.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 2 kg sugar, 2 g citric acid, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Halve the cherry plums, pit them, and chop. Cover the fruit pieces with sugar and cover for 2 hours. Add water with citric acid and boil for 10 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into clean, dry jars and seal.
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9. Whole Cherry Plum Jam
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruAn original jam for the whole family!
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1.5 kg sugar, 1.2 liters water.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar, and cook for 10 minutes. Prick the cherry plums in several places with a needle and add them to the pot with the syrup. Remove from heat and set aside for 3-4 hours. Then remove the cherry plums with a slotted spoon and transfer to another dish, and boil the syrup for 10 minutes. Add the cherry plums again, remove from heat, and steep for 4 hours covered. Remove the cherry plums, boil the syrup for 10 minutes, and add the fruits. Boil everything together for 10 minutes, spoon into jars, seal, and invert.
10. Cherry Plum Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: pinterest.comThe ideal thickness allows you to spread the jam on bread, crackers, or use it as a filling for baked goods.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 30 g agar-agar, 2 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Mix agar-agar with 150 ml of boiled water and set aside for 15 minutes. Boil cherry plums for 10 minutes in the remaining water, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Mix the resulting pulp with sugar and boil for 10 minutes. Add citric acid, the agar-agar mixture, and remove from heat after 5 minutes. Fill prepared jars with the hot jam, seal, and wrap in a thick towel.
11. Cherry Plum Jam with Vanilla
Source: recipehearth.comMash the cooked cherry plums first, then remove the pits.
You will need: 5 kg cherry plums, 3 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 2 g vanilla, 7 liters water.
Preparation: Add cherry plums to a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the water, cool the cherry plums slightly, and pit them. Add sugar, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Bring the jam to a boil over low heat. Add citric acid, vanilla, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Fill sterilized jars with small portions of jam, seal, and invert.
12. Yellow Cherry Plum Jam with Pits and Lemon Juice
Source: ideireceptov.ruIt's best to use small cherry plums.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 2 kg sugar, 1 lemon, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar, and cook for 10 minutes. Prick the cherry plums with a needle and add them to the boiling syrup. Turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 2-3 hours. Remove the cherry plums, bring the syrup to a boil. Halve the lemon, squeeze out the juice, and pour into the pot with the syrup. Boil for 5 minutes, add the cherry plums, and boil everything together for 10 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into jars and seal.
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13. Sugar-Free Cherry Plum Jam
Source: spmguild.ruThis time, we suggest replacing sugar with fructose!
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 800 g fructose, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Boil cherry plums in water for 10 minutes, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Mix the resulting puree with fructose, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, add lemon juice, and simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Fill clean, dry jars with the hot jam and seal.
14. Cherry Plum and Pear Jam
Source: povar.ruSimmer the jam covered, opening periodically to stir.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 1 kg pears, 2 kg granulated sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 2 drops vanilla essence, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Dice pears, remove cores, and chop. Pit and chop cherry plums. Mix everything in a deep pot, add sugar, and cover for 2 hours. Add water, vanilla essence, and citric acid. Boil the jam for 15 minutes, spoon into prepared jars, and seal.
15. Cherry Plum and Apple Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruFruits can be blended or cut into small pieces.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 1 kg apples, 2 kg sugar, juice of half a lemon, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and core apples, dice them, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Pit and chop cherry plums. Place the prepared fruits in a pot, cover with sugar, and let stand for 1.5-2 hours. Pour in water and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Spoon the jam into jars and seal.
16. Cherry Plum Jam with Walnuts
Source: povar.ruStir carefully and spoon the jam into jars to avoid breaking the nuts.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 500 g walnuts, 2 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Toast walnuts for a couple of minutes in a pan and remove any loose skins. Halve the cherry plums, pit them, and chop. Transfer the fruits to a pot, cover with sugar, and set aside for 2 hours. Pour in water and boil for 10 minutes. Add walnuts, citric acid, and continue to simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes. Fill prepared jars with jam and seal.
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17. Cherry Plum and Zucchini Jam
Source: vk.comUse young, small zucchini.
You will need: 3 kg cherry plums, 800 g zucchini, 2.5 kg sugar, 1 lemon, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Cover cherry plums with water, boil for 10 minutes, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Finely chop the zucchini. Mix everything, add sugar, and let stand for 1.5-2 hours. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Halve the lemon, squeeze out the juice, and pour into the pot with the boiling jam. Cook everything together for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon into jars, seal, and wrap in a warm blanket.
18. Cherry Plum Jam with Nuts and Cinnamon
Source: pro-orehi.ruYou can make this with any nuts: almonds, peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, or pecans.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 350 g walnuts, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1.5 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Boil water, add cinnamon, sugar, and cook for 10 minutes. Halve the cherry plums, pit them, and place in a deep pot. Pour in the syrup, cover, and let stand for 2 hours. Simmer the jam over low heat for 10 minutes, add citric acid, nuts, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Spoon into clean, dry jars and seal.
19. Cherry Plum and Lemon Jam
Source: 2023-foto.ruAlso, very delicious jam can be made with limonadji — a hybrid of orange and lemon.
You will need: 2 kg cherry plums, 500 g lemons, 2 kg sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Pit the cherry plums. Rinse lemons with boiling water, peel, and slice. Pass cherry plums and lemons through a meat grinder, add sugar and water. Boil for 10 minutes, spoon into sterilized jars, and seal.
20. Cherry Plum Jam in a Multicooker
Source: ecopeak.ruNo need to monitor the process, the multicooker will do everything itself!
You will need: 1.5 kg cherry plums, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Pit the cherry plums, blend them, and mix with sugar. Transfer the mixture to the multicooker bowl, add citric acid, and close the lid. Set the program to "Bake" for 50 minutes. After the sound signal, spoon the jam into prepared jars and seal.