Persimmon jam with apples and lemon juice

The pectin from the apples and the acidity from the lemon balance the sweetness of the persimmons, creating a very special balance.

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persimmon jam recipe
  • Preparation time:  25 30-minute
  • Cooking time: 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: Bassa

How to make persimmon jam

In order not to waste the khaki, which usually ripen quickly and unexpectedly, the best solution is to make a delicious jam. With a crucial trick: adding apples and lemon juice, which, thanks to their pectin and acidity respectively, balance the sweetness of the persimmons. And they make the jam made with this recipe truly unique.

Ingredients (for about 800g of jam)

  • 1 kg of persimmons
  • 300 gr of brown sugar
  • An apple
  • 25 ml of juice Lemon;

Preparation

  • To begin, before proceeding with the preparation of the jam, sterilize the jars.
  • Once the jars are sterilized, peel the persimmons and remove the stem and the lighter center. Dice the apple as well.
  • Place the persimmon pulp and the diced apple in a saucepan, mix and then add the lemon juice and grated zest (make sure you buy lemons organic, untreated).
  • Turn on the stove and cook over low heat until it starts to boil: at this point, wait another 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.
  • Pour the mixture into a food mill and then transfer it to a saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until well combined.
  • Continue cooking over low heat, stirring, until the persimmon jam reaches the desired consistency.
  • Turn off the heat, stir, and pour the jam into jars. If you're using jars with screw caps, seal them and then boil again for at least 25-30 minutes in a large saucepan.
  • After this time, drain the jars and turn them upside down to let them cool completely and check the vacuum seal: simply press the center of the lid and check that it doesn't click. If it doesn't, you'll need to boil them again.
  • Keep the jars Store in a cool, dry place for at least 3-4 weeks before enjoying your delicious homemade persimmon jam. Once opened, consume the jam within a few days.

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