Source: Vimart, AdobeStockYellow plums have a slightly tarter taste, which makes them uniquely versatile in preserves and other dishes. They are also very healthy, rich in vitamins, and incredibly adaptable. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes for preparing yellow plums for winter!
1. Yellow Plums in Their Own Juice
Source: baking-academy.ruAdd a little vanilla or vanilla sugar for a more interesting flavor.
You will need: 5 kg yellow plums, 2 kg sugar, 30 g citric acid.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, and grind one-third of the fruit in a meat grinder. Mix this puree with sugar and bring to a boil. Add the whole halves and citric acid, bring to a boil again, and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Yellow Plum Compote for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruIt's best to use firmer, more resilient fruits for this.
You will need: 1 kg yellow plums, 600 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Wash the yellow plums and arrange them in clean jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 15 minutes with lids on. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour back into the jars and seal the compote.
3. Five-Minute Yellow Plum Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruA beloved and time-tested classic that's impossible to resist.
You will need: 2 kg yellow plums, 2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums and slice the flesh. Cover with sugar and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and let the preserve cool. Repeat this process once more. For the third time, simmer the jam for 5 minutes and distribute it into clean jars.
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4. Yellow Plum Jelly with Pectin for Winter
Source: dzen.ruJelly with an incredibly beautiful sunny hue.
You will need: 800 g yellow plums, 100 ml water, 700 g sugar, 1 tbsp pectin.
Preparation: Cover the yellow plums with water, cook until soft, and then strain through a sieve. Mix the pectin with sugar, then combine it with the plum puree. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer the jelly for 7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
5. Yellow Plum and Orange Jam for Winter
Source: ecopeak.ruFor a brighter and richer flavor, we recommend using orange peels.
You will need: 5 kg yellow plums, 250 g orange peels, 5 kg sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums and pass the fruit through a meat grinder. Boil water with sugar, add the plums, and bring to a boil again. Add the finely chopped orange peels and simmer the jam for about 20 minutes over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
6. Yellow Plum Ketchup for Winter
Source: pansionat-polyany.ruNot only delicious, but also very unusual in color.
You will need: 5 kg yellow plums, 2 tbsp curry, 2 heads garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp hot red pepper, 2 cups water, 2 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, cover the halves with water, and cook until soft. Strain through a sieve, add minced garlic and all spices, and simmer the ketchup over low heat until thickened. Pour in the vinegar and seal the ketchup in prepared jars.
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7. Yellow Plum Tkemali
Source: pinterest.comIf you want to make the Tkemali even spicier, add more chili and garlic.
You will need: 5 kg yellow plums, 2 cups water, 2 heads garlic, 2 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp khmeli-suneli, 1 chili pepper.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, cover the flesh with water, and cook until soft. Blend the plums with the pepper and garlic. Add all the spices, simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, and pour the Tkemali into clean jars.
8. Yellow Plum Adjika for Winter
Source: vk.comSpicy and piquant adjika – both an appetizer and a sauce at the same time.
You will need: 500 g yellow plums, 3 cloves garlic, 30 g each of cilantro and basil, 10 g mint, 0.5 tsp each of salt, coriander, and dried chili pepper, 50 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the yellow plums, add water, and cook the fruit until soft. Blend everything or pass through a meat grinder. Add the blended herbs, garlic, spices, and oil. Bring to a boil, simmer the adjika for 15-20 minutes over low heat, and seal in sterilized jars.
9. Yellow Plum Jam with Apricots
Source: pinterest.comAn ideal combination of ingredients!
You will need: 1 kg yellow plums, 300 g apricots, 600 g sugar, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the fruits and slice the halves. Cook a syrup from water and sugar, pour it over the fruits, and let cool. Bring to a boil, simmer the jam for about 20 minutes, and distribute into sterilized jars.
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10. Yellow Plum Jam with Halves
Source: agro-tm.ruFor those who prefer jam with a distinct fruit texture.
You will need: 1.5 kg yellow plums, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the yellow plums, cover the halves with sugar, and leave them overnight. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes, and let cool. Simmer the jam for another 20 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Yellow Plum Infusion with Vodka
Source: dzen.ruAnother unusual way to use seasonal yellow plum reserves!
You will need: 1 kg yellow plums, 300 g sugar, 500 ml vodka.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums, finely chop the fruit, and place it in a jar or bottle. Pour vodka over it, close tightly, and infuse for 1 month in a dark place. Strain the infusion, and add sugar to the remaining fruit pulp.
Close the lid, mix, and leave in a dark place for another week. Squeeze out the syrup using cheesecloth, mix with the infusion, pour the drink into a bottle, and age it in a cellar or refrigerator for about another month.
12. Yellow Plum and Tomato Sauce for Winter
Source: menunedeli.ruThis sauce is perfect with any meat dishes.
You will need: 1 kg yellow tomatoes, 1 kg yellow plums, 50 g garlic, 1 hot pepper, 5 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp spices, 2 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and blend them with the hot pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil and add sugar and salt. Remove the pits from the plums, blend the fruit with the same blender or chop finely. Add the mixture to the tomatoes and cook the sauce over low heat until it reaches the desired thickness. Pour in the vinegar and distribute the sauce into sterilized jars.
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13. Dried Yellow Plums for Winter
Source: perverde.comStore the dried plums in a clean, dry jar with an airtight lid or in a fabric bag.
You will need: 3 kg yellow plums.
Preparation: Remove the pits from the plums and arrange the halves in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on dehydrator trays. Dry the yellow plums for about 5-8 hours. In a dehydrator – at 50 degrees Celsius, periodically rotating the trays. In the oven – at the lowest temperature with the door slightly ajar.
14. Yellow Plum Jam with Pits
Source: fedoskinolife.ruChoose this recipe for small plums that are too tedious to pit.
You will need: 1 kg yellow plums, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Wash and dry the plums. Cook a uniform syrup from water and sugar, simmer it for 3 minutes, and then add the plums. Bring to a boil again, simmer the preserve for 15-20 minutes over low heat, and seal in clean, dry jars.
15. Yellow Plum and Apple Compote
Source: pinterest.comA very accessible, simple, and at the same time delicious combination.
You will need: 3 apples, 400 g yellow plums, 1 cinnamon stick, 120 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Slice the apples and place them in a prepared jar. Add the yellow plums and pour boiling water over everything. Leave for 15 minutes with the lid on. Drain this water, add sugar and cinnamon to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour back into the jar and seal the compote for winter.