Source: Pixel-Shot, AdobeStockPumpkin makes wonderful seasonal preserves, including a variety of jams. This time, we want to share a collection of recipes where everyone can find something to their liking. Pumpkin without additives, pumpkin with lemon, orange, or other fruits – choose your favorite!
1. Pumpkin Jam with Citric Acid
Source: za-edoy.ruCitric acid not only adds a slight tartness but also helps preserve the jam.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 800 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin into small cubes, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Add citric acid and cook the jam for 1 hour over low heat. Blend it with an immersion blender 10 minutes before the end of cooking. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
2. Pumpkin and Orange Jam
Source: dzen.ruIf you like jams with texture, add a handful of chopped nuts.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 2 oranges, 800 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, add sugar, and pour in orange juice. Cook the jam for half an hour over low heat, blend it, and then reduce it further until desired thickness. Stir in citric acid and seal in sterilized jars.
3. Five-Minute Grated Pumpkin Jam
Source: attuale.ruThis recipe takes quite a bit of time to prepare, but very little effort.
You will need: 4 kg pumpkin, 1.5 kg sugar, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool, then boil again for 5 minutes. Repeat this step one more time. Boil water with sugar, cook this syrup until smooth, and add the pumpkin. Stir, season as desired, and reduce to the desired thickness. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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4. Pumpkin and Apple Jam
Source: attuale.ruOne of the classic combinations for lovers of traditional desserts.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 200 g apples, 300 g sugar, 100 ml water, 15 ml lemon juice, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and apples, dice them, add water, and cook for half an hour. Mash with a blender or potato masher, add sugar, and cook for another 20 minutes. Add lemon juice and cinnamon, cook the jam for another 10 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
5. Pumpkin and Sea Buckthorn Jam
Source: AdobeStockA double dose of seasonal vitamins in one small jar.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 250 g sea buckthorn, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Grate half of the pumpkin, and dice the other half into small cubes. Add sea buckthorn and sugar, mix, and leave for 4-6 hours. Bring the jam to a boil, cook for 30 minutes, stirring, and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Spicy Pumpkin and Ginger Jam
Source: photorecept.ruThe best recipe for autumn and winter, when you crave something spicy and aromatic.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 500 g sugar, 1 lemon, 1 orange, 1 ginger root, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp cardamom, 1 tsp citric acid, 0.5 tsp cloves, 2 pinches nutmeg.
Preparation: Finely chop the pumpkin and cover it with sugar and all the spices. Blend the lemon and orange (pitted). Mince the ginger. Add everything to the pumpkin, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 hour over low heat. Add citric acid and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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7. Pumpkin and Dried Apricot Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruWe recommend soaking dried apricots in boiling water to soften them.
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 orange, 1 kg sugar, 250 g dried apricots.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder and add sugar. Cook the jam for 10 minutes after boiling and let it cool. Then cook again for 10 minutes, let it cool again, and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Seal the finished jam in sterilized jars.
8. Pumpkin and Carrot Jam
Source: ohotamyasa.ruFor everyone who isn't afraid to try new things, we recommend this recipe.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 200 g carrots, 300 g sugar, 100 ml water, 15 ml lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Pass the pumpkin and carrots through a meat grinder or grate them. Boil water with sugar, cook until the syrup is smooth, and add the vegetables. Cook the jam for about 20-30 minutes. Add lemon juice and spices, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.
9. Pumpkin Jam in a Bread Maker
Source: AdobeStockAt the end of cooking, you can add any spices suitable for pumpkin desserts.
You will need: 600 g pumpkin, 1/2 lemon, 500 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and dice the pumpkin. Place it in the bread maker, add sugar, pour in water and lemon juice. Select the "Jam" or "Preserve" mode. Blend the finished jam and seal in sterilized jars.
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10. Pumpkin Jam in a Slow Cooker
Source: cookpad.comAnd what a wonderful filling for pies and pastries this jam makes!
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 250-300 g sugar, 1 orange, 1 apple.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin and apple or blend them. Add orange juice and zest, and cover with sugar. Leave everything in the slow cooker bowl for 1 hour. Select the "Jam" or "Cook" mode for 1 hour. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
11. Pumpkin and Apple Jam with Rosemary
Source: AdobeStockA very original variation of the familiar pumpkin and apple jam.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 500 g apples, 700 g sugar, 2 sprigs of rosemary, zest of 1 lemon.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, and cook for 10-15 minutes. Drain 250 ml of the liquid, discard the rest. Make a syrup from the 250 ml liquid, sugar, and zest, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the syrup over the pumpkin and sliced apples, leave for several hours, then bring the jam to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Let it cool again, bring to a boil, add rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes.
Let it cool again, cook for 2 minutes, remove the rosemary, and blend the jam. Bring it to a boil one last time and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Pumpkin Jam with Pectin
Source: agro-tm.ruPectin is a natural thickener that is best suited for thick jams.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 400 g sugar, 3 cm ginger, 1 orange, 2 lemons, 3 clove buds, 1 tsp pectin.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, grate the ginger, and blanch the citrus fruits before slicing them into quarter-rounds. Dissolve the sugar directly in a saucepan and add the citrus, ginger, and spices.
Lightly sauté, add the pumpkin, and pour in a glass of water with pectin. Cook the jam for half an hour until the pumpkin is soft, and blend it if desired. Seal in sterilized jars.
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13. Pumpkin and Lemon Jam
Source: postila.ruYou can also add a little cinnamon or vanilla to taste.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 1 lemon, 800 g sugar, 1 glass of water.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, boil for half an hour, and blend. Using a blender, finely chop the blanched lemon with its peel, but without seeds. Add it to the pumpkin, and also add the sugar. Cook the jam for half an hour and seal in sterilized jars.
14. Pumpkin and Cranberry Jam
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruSuch an original, yet absolutely foolproof and sure to please everyone.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 100 g cranberries, 300 g sugar, 50 ml water.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, add cranberries, and cover with sugar. Leave for a couple of hours. Pour in water, cook everything together until the pumpkin is soft, then strain the mixture through a sieve or blend it. Cook for another 20 minutes and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
15. Pumpkin and Apricot Jam
Source: youtube.comYou can add a few mint leaves to the jam – it will be very unusual.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 6-8 apricots, 300 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, and slice the apricots. Cover with sugar, pour in water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Let it cool, then cook again for 10 minutes. Let it cool once more, blend, cook the jam for another 10 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.