Classic Nutella does not contain plums, but at home desserts are often prepared with the addition of this fruit. Although this combination is considered unusual, it produces a tasty product with which you can make sweet sandwiches and add it to baked goods. Everyone will appreciate the pleasant taste of the dessert. In addition, there is a simple recipe for Nutella from plums for the winter.
Subtleties of preparing plum Nutella for the winter
This dessert can easily be made at home. Experienced housewives suggest using the following tips:
- In order for the product to retain its taste, it must be stored in a glass container. It is advisable to seal it in smaller jars.
- Excess air speeds up the spoilage of the product, so it is better not to leave Nutella in the container in which it was made.
- Those who like to experiment can add new components to the dessert. Coconut flakes, dried apricots, a mixture of dried fruits or candied fruits are suitable for this.
Nutella can be prepared for the winter if you use a special recipe. Then at any time you can please yourself and your loved ones with this wonderful delicacy.
Products for the recipe
All you need to do is choose a simple dessert recipe. It will require preparation:
- drain – 2 kg;
- granulated sugar – 1.5 kg;
- cocoa powder – 100 g;
- butter – 200 g.
You need fresh and high-quality products, otherwise you won’t get a delicious dessert. According to this recipe, the dessert is prepared very quickly and simply.
How to select and prepare ingredients
There should be no mechanical damage on the fruits. It is important that the berries are smooth, without dents or dark spots. The aroma of plums is felt through the skin. The fruits should not be very soft or hard.
Ripe plums have a dry stalk. You should choose berries with a uniform color. Shiny skin is allowed for different varieties.
You should not choose spoiled and low-quality fruits. Before preparing dessert, they must be thoroughly washed and pitted.
Preparing containers
First you need to inspect the containers. You need jars without cracks, chips or other defects. Then the container should be cleaned with water and baking soda.
After this, the containers must be rinsed. Sterilization is also required. If the jars are small, a microwave in which the containers are placed is suitable. Leave them for a few minutes. This completes the container sterilization process.In this case, the dessert can be preserved for a longer time.
Cooking process
The dessert is prepared according to the following instructions:
- Sugar (150 g) and water (100 ml) are added to the plums. The mixture is cooked for 20 minutes. After cooling, the mass is processed in a blender.
- Another 1.5 kg of sugar is added and the mass is cooked for 20 minutes. The foam needs to be removed. To make Nutella homogeneous, rub the mass through a sieve.
- The mass is cooked for another 20 minutes.
- The jam is put back to boil. The cocoa powder is sifted. Then it is added to the jam and mixed.
- You need to add butter (200 g).
- The mixture is cooked for the last time for 15-20 minutes, and you can close it in jars.
This completes the Nutella cooking process. The containers are turned over and covered with a blanket. Once cooled, you can turn them over again.
Further storage
Cans with the preparation can be left in the pantry. A dark, cool place where the temperature is no more than +20 degrees is most suitable. It is advisable not to place containers in the basement or on the balcony, since frozen dessert loses its properties.
You can leave Nutella for up to 3 years if all the rules for preparing and sterilizing jars are followed. If you follow the storage recommendations, the dessert will be tasty and healthy.
