Source: Geshas, AdobeStockFor all lovers of not only delicious but also healthy preserves, prune jam is definitely worth considering. Highly aromatic and rich, it will be a wonderful treat with tea, complement desserts and pastries, and simply bring joy on cold winter days. Try making one of our recipes!
1. Seedless Prune Jam for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruBright, delicious, and moderately sweet – the perfect preserve.
You will need: 1.5 kg pitted prunes, 700-800 g sugar, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Roughly chop the prunes and cover them with sugar. Leave for several hours, then bring to a boil and pour in the lemon juice. Simmer the jam for 35-40 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Spiced Prune Jam for Winter
Source: za-edoy.ruAn appealing jam with a unique flavor.
You will need: 800 g prunes, 800 g sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, 3 cloves.
Preparation: Roughly chop the prunes and cover them with sugar, leave overnight or for 24 hours. Add the spices whole or crushed, but if adding whole, remember to remove them from the jam later. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, and let cool. Repeat this step once more. The third time, simmer the jam for 10 minutes and seal it in sterilized jars.
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3. Prune Jam with Pits for Winter
Source: youtube.comPrunes in sweet sugar syrup will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 1.5 kg prunes, 1.8 kg sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Boil water and sugar to make a syrup, and cook until homogeneous. Place the washed prunes into the syrup, bring to a boil again, and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool for 3-4 hours, then simmer again for half an hour. Repeat this 2-3 more times until the prunes are soft. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
4. Prune Jam with Cocoa for Winter
Source: cookpad.comIf desired, add a little ground cinnamon or vanilla.
You will need: 1 kg prunes, 500 g sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa.
Preparation: Roughly chop the prunes and cover them with half the sugar, mix, and leave overnight. Then bring to a boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Mix the remaining sugar, cocoa, and spices to taste. Add everything to the prunes and cook, stirring, for about 40 minutes over low heat. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
5. Prune Jam with Chocolate for Winter
Source: pinterest.comEven more chocolatey jam, no worse than candies.
You will need: 1.2 kg prunes, 750 g sugar, 25 g cocoa, 30 g dark chocolate.
Preparation: Chop or mince the prunes, mix with sugar, and leave overnight. Then bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat. Add cocoa and chopped chocolate, and cook the jam, stirring, until desired thickness. Seal it in sterilized jars.
6. Prune Jam with Walnuts for Winter
Source: dzen.ruYou can also make jam with almonds – it will be very tasty.
You will need: 1 kg prunes, 800 g sugar, 150 g walnuts, 1 glass of water.
Preparation: Chop the prunes, pour in water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on over low heat. Add sugar and cook until dissolved, then add chopped walnuts and cook for another 35-40 minutes. Optionally, you can add a little rum or brandy at the end. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
7. Prune Jam with Raisins for Winter
Source: pinterest.comFor a richer citrus flavor – add a little more lemon.
You will need: 2 kg prunes, 500 g raisins, 2 kg sugar, 3 oranges.
Preparation: Roughly chop the prunes, wash the raisins, and thinly slice the oranges. Put everything into a pot, cover with sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for about 1.5 hours over low heat, stirring. Seal it in sterilized jars.
8. Baked Prune Jam for Winter
Source: postila.ruAn original way to make delicious jam.
You will need: 1 kg prunes, 500 g sugar, 1/2 lemon, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Chop the prunes and cover them with sugar, drizzle with lemon juice, add zest and cinnamon. Leave everything in a warm place for several hours, then transfer to a baking dish, cover with a lid, and bake the jam for 1.5 hours in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius. Stir it several times during the process. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.