Persimmon Jam Recipe
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Persimmon Jam Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with ripe Giant Fuyu persimmons peeled and pureed until smooth. The puree is cooked over medium heat with sugar, stirring occasionally, to dissolve the sugar and develop flavor. A mixture of water and cornstarch is added to thicken the jam gently while boiling. Lemon juice contributes acidity which balances sweetness and helps preserve the jam.
The jam is cooked until slightly thickened and can be adjusted by adding more cornstarch dissolved in water if a thicker consistency is preferred. Once cooked, the jam is cooled to room temperature before being poured into sterilized jars for sealing and storage or placed into airtight containers to refrigerate for immediate use.
Refrigerated jam stays fresh for about 7-10 days, though proper sealing allows longer storage. This method creates a flavorful homemade jam highlighting persimmon's natural taste.
Ingredients
- 6 large persimmon peeled - Giant Fuyu are the best
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Make sure you use ripe persimmons.
- Peel the persimmons, chop them, and place them in a food processor. Pulse until you are left with a smooth puree.
- Transfer persimmon puree into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the sugar. Boil for 15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the jam cool down to room temperature.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal, boil, cool, and store.
- Or pour into mason jars that can be closed airtight and stored in the refrigerator for immediate consumption for 7-10 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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