As a rule, winter preparations are cooked from seasonal berries and fruits or those fruits that grow in the summer cottage. However, you can use other products to prepare winter treats that can be purchased at any time of the year. A recipe for exotic kiwi and banana jam will allow you to prepare for the winter not only an extremely healthy, but also a sunny product with an unusual taste and aroma.
general information
The bright banana and kiwi preparation is called emerald because of its rich color and unusual taste. Bananas go well with low-calorie kiwi and make the jam thicker and more satisfying.
The heat treatment time affects the consistency and structure of the workpiece. If cooked for a long time, the jam will turn out without individual pieces of ingredients. During cooking, you can include different additives and spices, trying new flavor combinations.
The product comes out tender and viscous, and therefore is great for making sandwiches or as a filling for homemade baked goods.
Ingredients for kiwi and banana jam for the winter
The recipe for an emerald winter dessert for a half-liter container includes five pieces of kiwi and one large banana. The amount of granulated sugar is taken based on personal preference, but for a moderately sweet preparation you will need 200 grams of sugar.
In order for the exotic delicacy to acquire a jelly-like consistency, you will need to add a thickener - one dessert spoon of gelatin will be enough. If desired, add fresh juice of one lemon to the preparation.
Specifics of product selection
When buying kiwi for preparing a sweet treat, you should choose only ripe, soft, but elastic fruits. Too soft fruits will taste too sweet, which can affect the taste of the jam. When choosing bananas, it is recommended to give preference to ripe fruits, without damage, dents or signs of spoilage. You should also not select fruits with green skins, as they can give the jam a sour taste.
Rules for preparing containers
Containers for preservation are prepared in order to prevent the formation of mold and damage to the product.First, the jars must be thoroughly washed with soda solution and dried. Next, the containers are placed in a hot oven or heated in a microwave oven.
Jars can also be sterilized in a water bath. Further pasteurization consists of boiling the filled containers in a pan of boiling water.
Cooking instructions
First of all, prepare the ingredients: cut the peeled kiwi and banana into cubes and place in a deep bowl. Next, using a fork, blender or masher, you need to mash the fruits, but do not overdo it.
Dilute the gelatin with warm water as directed in the instructions and add it to the bowl. Next add granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly, put on the stove and boil. Simmer for ten minutes, stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon. Set aside the mixture for an hour, boil again and cook for six minutes. After this, roll the treat into a container, let it cool and put it away for storage.
How to properly store jam?
The finished product, packaged in sterile containers and sealed with metal lids, must be stored in a dark and cool place. For this purpose, the best option would be a cellar, basement or cold storage room.
If there are only a few jars left, they can be kept in the refrigerator. The shelf life of the jam is two years. The treat, rolled up with a nylon lid, requires storage exclusively in the refrigerator. The shelf life of this delicacy is six months.
