Source: Sissoupitch, AdobeStockEven those who aren't particularly fond of fresh yellow cherry plums can hardly argue that they make excellent winter preserves. Their vibrant flavor and appealing hue are perfect for jams, compotes, sauces, or other canning. Catch a large selection of recipes!
1. Yellow Cherry Plum Compote for Winter
Source: dzen.ruTrue summer in a jar!
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 300 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Fill clean, dry jars with cherry plums, pour boiling water over them, and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Simmer the resulting syrup for a short while, pour it back into the jar, and seal.
2. Tkemali from Yellow Cherry Plum
Source: pinterest.comA Georgian sauce known worldwide.
You will need: 1.4 kg yellow cherry plums, 50 g garlic, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp khmeli-suneli, 1 tsp thyme, 0.5 tsp ground red pepper.
Preparation: Mash the cherry plums with a pestle until juice is released. Simmer for 20 minutes and then strain through a sieve. Add minced garlic, salt, sugar, and all spices. Gently reduce the tkemali over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
3. Yellow Cherry Plum Jam for Winter
Source: liveinternet.ruThis thick jam is especially good as a filling for pies and pastries.
You will need: 1.5 kg yellow cherry plums, 1 orange, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Mash the cherry plums with a pestle, simmer for 10-15 minutes, and then strain through a sieve. Add sugar, orange juice, and zest. Bring the jam to a boil and simmer for about 45-50 minutes over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars for winter.
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4. Yellow Cherry Plum Preserve for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruA delicious, very sweet, and striking amber preserve for the whole family.
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 1/2 cup water, vanilla, 1.3 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the cherry plums, cover the pulp with sugar, and leave overnight. Add water, bring to a boil, and simmer the preserve for half an hour over low heat. At the end, add vanilla to taste. Seal the preserve in sterilized jars.
5. Pickled Yellow Cherry Plum for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruThis preserve will perfectly complement your favorite plate of pickles.
You will need: 800 g yellow cherry plums, 1 L water, 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs parsley, 4 allspice berries, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1.5 tbsp salt, 2 sprigs dill, 2 celery leaves, 6 black peppercorns, 4 cherry leaves.
Preparation: Arrange the washed cherry plums and all additional ingredients in clean, dry jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain this water, add salt to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour in the vinegar, pour the resulting marinade over the cherry plums, and seal the jars for winter.
6. Yellow Cherry Plum Jelly for Winter
Source: postila.ruYellow cherry plums contain enough pectin for the jelly to thicken on its own.
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 750 g sugar, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with water and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain them through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for 30-40 minutes over medium heat until thick. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
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7. Zucchini and Yellow Cherry Plum Preserve
Source: agro-tm.ruYou can use zucchini instead of squash in the same way.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 700 g yellow cherry plums, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the cherry plums, and peel and chop the zucchini. Pass everything together through a meat grinder and add sugar. Bring to a boil and cook the mixture for 30-40 minutes over low heat. Seal the preserve in sterilized jars.
8. Yellow Cherry Plums as Olives for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIf desired, you can add other favorite spices to the marinade.
You will need: 500 g yellow cherry plums, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 400 ml water, 5 clove buds.
Preparation: Place the cherry plums in sterilized jars and pour boiling water over them for 15 minutes. Drain this water, add all other ingredients to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour over the cherry plums and seal for winter.
9. Yellow Cherry Plums in Sugar Syrup
Source: artsad-manko.ruWe suggest preserving these cherry plums with pits for convenience.
You will need: 350 g yellow cherry plums, 80 g sugar, 280 ml water.
Preparation: Wash the cherry plums, place them in a prepared jar, and pour boiling water over them for 10 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, simmer the syrup until smooth, and pour it back into the jar. Seal the cherry plums for winter.
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10. Yellow Cherry Plum Sauce with Herbs for Winter
Source: citywomancafe.ruA spicy sauce that will perfectly complement meat and other main dishes.
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 bunch each of cilantro and parsley, 1 tsp sugar, 25 g salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with water and simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Strain the mixture through a sieve and mix with minced herbs, salt, and sugar. Simmer the sauce for another 20 minutes, add garlic and vinegar, cook for 2 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Seedless Yellow Cherry Plum Jam
Source: pinterest.comThis thick and aromatic jam will be a wonderful addition to morning toast or pancakes.
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 600 g sugar, 100 ml water, 2 pinches cinnamon.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with water, simmer until soft, and then strain through a sieve. Blend the mixture until smooth. Add sugar and cinnamon to taste, and simmer the jam for 30-40 minutes over low heat.
12. Ketchup with Yellow Cherry Plum for Winter
Source: dzen.ruFor this recipe, we recommend using yellow tomatoes as well.
You will need: 3 kg tomatoes, 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 4 apples, 4 onions, 150 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 80 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the tomatoes, apples, and onions, add the cherry plums, and simmer or bake everything together until soft. If baking, this will take approximately 1-1.5 hours. Strain everything through a sieve and add salt, sugar, and spices to taste. Simmer over low heat for another 1 hour until thick, pour in the vinegar, and seal the ketchup in sterilized jars.
13. Yellow Cherry Plum Pastila
Source: pinterest.comStore the finished pastila in a hermetically sealed dry jar.
You will need: 1 kg yellow cherry plums, 150 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Cover the cherry plums with water, simmer until soft, then strain them through a sieve and add sugar. Gently reduce the resulting puree over low heat. Dry the pastila in a dehydrator according to instructions or pour the puree onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and dry it in a slightly open oven at 80 degrees Celsius.
14. Yellow Cherry Plum and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: youtube.comYou can leave small apples whole.
You will need: 500 g yellow cherry plums, 500 g apples, 450 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Fill a clean, dry jar with cherry plums and sliced apples. Pour boiling water over them and let stand for 15 minutes with the lid on. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Add citric acid to the jar, pour in the syrup, and seal the compote for winter.
15. Zucchini and Yellow Cherry Plum Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comInterestingly, zucchini in this compote somewhat resembles canned pineapple.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 300 g yellow cherry plums, 250 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and dice the zucchini. Place them in a clean, dry jar along with the cherry plums and pour boiling water over them for 15 minutes. Drain this water, bring it to a boil again with sugar, and pour it back. Seal the compote for winter.