Jam made from aromatic peaches and plums completely retains both the beneficial substances contained in the fruits and the tastes of natural fruits. Even a novice housewife can make this recipe. The main thing is not to be afraid of experiments and try new tastes, creating different varieties of assorted jam. And then the homemade aromatic preparation will not leave anyone indifferent.
Features of making jam from plums and peaches for the winter
Many housewives have a negative attitude towards store-bought sweets, which contain various flavoring additives and preservatives. Therefore, they try to diversify their diet with homemade sweets in the form of jam, combining all kinds of fruits in it.
Secrets of making sweet preparations for the winter, which will result in an amazing dessert:
- There is no need to remove the skin from peaches, as it contains many useful substances. In addition, it prevents the fruit from losing its shape.
- The skin of plums is covered with a waxy coating. To get rid of it, after washing the plum fruits with cold water, pour them into a colander and place them in hot water at a temperature of 80 degrees for 2 minutes.
- The final taste is affected by the foam, which must be removed during the cooking process.
- To make the product thick and rich, it is recommended to add a thickener.
- It is important to maintain sterility during the process so as not to spoil the products.
Every year when making jam from peaches and plums, each housewife develops her own rules and subtleties of preparing the delicacy.
Ingredients needed for the recipe
This recipe for plum and peach jam is distinguished by its originality and excellent taste characteristics, since the fruits go well together.
Required ingredients:
- 1 kg plums;
- 0.5 kg of peaches;
- 1 kg sugar;
- 100 ml water;
- 20 g jam thickener.
Advice! To prevent the fruits from being digested and remain whole, it is recommended to add a thickener, which can be pectin..
Selection and preparation of ingredients
Plums and peaches should be firm and of medium ripeness. For jam, it is better to take fruits in which the seeds are well separated.Fruits should be without visible damage or rotting processes, with a pleasant smell.
Before cooking, you need to properly prepare the main ingredients by rinsing well with cold running water, if necessary, peeling and cutting into small pieces.
How to properly prepare the container?
When choosing cookware and cooking utensils, you should give preference to containers made of enamel and stainless steel. It is strictly forbidden to use aluminum, copper and iron utensils to avoid oxidation. It is better to use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the jam.
The product can deteriorate if the container is poorly washed and not dried, so the jars in which peach jam and plums will be stored for the winter must be sterilized.
How to make plum-peach jam at home?
Algorithm of actions in accordance with the recipe:
- Rinse the plum, dry it, remove the stems and, dividing into two parts, remove the pit.
- Make sugar syrup by combining water and sugar and boil, stirring constantly. Pour the hot syrup over the plums, stir and set aside until completely cooled.
- Bring the plum mass to a boil, removing the foam, then simmer for another 5 minutes. Set aside again to cool and then simmer the fruit mixture again for 5 minutes.
- Wash the peach and remove the pits, dividing it into four parts. The skin does not need to be removed from the fruit.
- Bring the plum to a boil for the third time and add the prepared peach and jam thickener. Keep the mixture on for 5 minutes, constantly removing foam.
- Pour hot jam into jars, seal with a lid, turn over and wrap in a warm blanket until it cools.
Seedless plum-peach jam is a simple and common way to preserve fruit. This winter dessert recipe is famous not only for its exquisite taste and aroma, but also for its special health benefits. You can eat it as an independent dish, use it in making various sweet dishes, adding it to pies, pastries, layering cakes, or simply spreading it on a piece of bread and eating it with tea.
How to store the finished product?
Plum and peach jam should be stored in a dry, dark room with a temperature of 12-17 degrees. It is recommended to send the workpiece to the cellar or basement. In the apartment, you can take it out onto the loggia, place the jars in the pantry or in the refrigerator, but store it this way for no more than 1 year.
Plum-peach jam can last longer and retain all its taste and aroma, but only if all storage conditions are met.
After opening the jar, it is recommended to consume the sweetness within 1 month.
