Simple recipes for plum and apple jam for the winter, the "Five-Minute" method

Every year, after harvesting, every gardener wonders how to preserve their produce and what dishes to make with it. In this case, it's worth considering jam made from garden apples and plums. This simple yet delicious dessert is perfect for tea and will bring back the feeling of summer on winter evenings, providing a boost of energy and vitamins.

Features of making apple-plum jam

Apple and plum jam has become a favorite among many cooks thanks to its unique flavor. The dessert boasts a tart flavor from the apples, while plums impart a sweet and juicy note. Therefore, it's important to choose the fruits you use carefully.

It's best to use sour apple varieties (such as White Naliv, Antonovka, Sharapai, or Granny Smith). They will impart a tart flavor to the finished dish. Plums used in this recipe should be sweet, large, and ripe.

It's best to use a large enameled pot for cooking—it prevents the ingredients from oxidizing. If you don't have one, a regular copper pan will do.

Preparing the main ingredients

Before making jam, prepare the fruit. Wash the apples thoroughly, remove the peel and any wormy parts. Then cut the fruit into quarters (or halves if the apples are small) and remove the core.

The plums should also be washed thoroughly, any rotten or damaged areas should be cut out with a knife, and the plums should be cut in half. The pits should be removed.

Methods for making apple and plum jam

Today, there are numerous recipes for apple-plum jam. They vary in the ingredients used, their quantities, and cooking time. But no matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with a delicious and luscious dessert.

A simple recipe

This method uses a minimum of ingredients, but the taste remains just as soft and pleasant.

Necessary components:

• peeled apples – 900 grams;
• plums – 500 grams;
• sugar – 1 kilogram.

Cooking stages:

1. Cut the apple quarters into small slices.
2. Combine ingredients and stir.
3. Let the mixture sit for four hours. During this time, the fruit will release its juices and a small amount of sugar will dissolve.
4. Place the container on low heat and bring the fruit and sugar to a boil.
5. Increase heat and cook for ten minutes at a vigorous boil.
6. Remove the jam from the stove and leave to cool for 12 hours.
7. After a break, bring the dish to a boil again, keep it on high heat for ten minutes and turn it off.
8. Cool the jam.
9. Pour into sterilized jars. To sterilize the jars, either boil them or microwave them on high power for seven minutes.

Jam in a multicooker

The slow cooker method is remarkable in that it takes little time and requires minimal effort. Yet, the flavor remains just as rich and distinctive.

You will need:

• peeled apples – 500 grams;
• plums – 500 grams;
• sugar – 800 grams.

Steps:

1. Combine prepared fruits in one container.
2. Add sugar to them and stir.
3. Leave the mixture for two hours.
4. Place it in a multicooker and turn on the “Stewing” mode for 30-40 minutes.
5. Cool and pour into sterilized jars.

Apple and plum jam with cinnamon

Although cinnamon is used sparingly in this recipe, this spice imparts a unique, spicy flavor to the finished dessert. Cinnamon jam is most often used as a filling for baked goods, which imparts a tart flavor.

Ingredients required:

• water – 100 milliliters;
• peeled apples – 900 grams;
• plums – 800 grams;
• sugar – 700 grams;
• ground cinnamon – 5 grams.

Cooking steps:

1. Place the fruit in a saucepan and cover with water, then sprinkle with sugar.
2. Place the prepared mixture over low heat and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. The mixture will turn bright red when it's finished cooking.
3. Remove the pan from the stove and let the dish cool for 12 hours.
4. After a break, boil the mixture again for about an hour, then add cinnamon and keep on the heat for another ten minutes.
5. Remove from heat, cool and pour into prepared jars.

Five-Minute Recipe

The beauty of this recipe is that it cooks quickly, yet retains its flavor. It's also perfect for those who don't have a slow cooker but want to quickly make delicious and healthy jam.

Ingredients:

• peeled apples – 500 grams;
• plums – 500 grams;
• sugar – 900 grams.

Cooking sequence:

1. Mix the fruits and sprinkle them with sugar.
2. Place the mixture on high heat.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes.
4. Remove the jam from the stove and let it cool.
5. Repeat the entire above process 5 more times.
6. Cook the mixture for the last time for about thirty minutes.
7. Remove from heat, cool and pour into jars.

Storage of finished product

Jam is typically made in the summer and stored for later winter. Therefore, to prevent the product from spoiling within a few months, it's important to follow proper storage guidelines. Canned jam is best kept in a cool, dark place, such as a refrigerator or cellar.

Sometimes, mold appears on jam after a while. In this case, remove the mold and boil the jam with added sugar. If this doesn't help, and the jam grows moldy again after a short time, discard it. Mold indicates improper storage or high humidity in the room where the jam was stored.

The recipe for apple and plum jam has been around for a long time, yet despite this, the dessert remains popular. And deservedly so. The unusual combination of sweet plums and tart apples will delight any gourmet.