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Persimmon Jam Recipe

Persimmon Jam is easy to make, ready in 35 minutes, and has only four ingredients. This homemade delight is delicious on toast, pancakes, cheesecakes, or with cheese.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 large persimmons peeled - Giant Fuyu are the best
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Make sure you use ripe persimmons. 
  2. Peel the persimmons, chop them, and place them in a food processor. Pulse until you are left with a smooth puree.
  3. Transfer persimmon puree into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the sugar. Boil for 15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix water and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the mixture to the persimmon puree, followed by the lemon juice, and boil on low - medium heat for another 15 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until slightly thickened.
  5. Add another round of cornstarch and water mix if you want the jam thicker. Don't add the cornstarch directly; it will create lumps if not dissolved with water first.
  6. Let the jam cool down to room temperature.
  7. Pour into sterilized jars and seal, boil, cool, and store.
  8. Or pour into mason jars that can be closed airtight and stored in the refrigerator for immediate consumption for 7-10 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 67g (134%) Vitamin C 20.4mg (23%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 67g 134%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 23%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.