Summer gives us delicious fruits. This is the time when we can eat sour currants or sweet raspberries without limits. Let’s use them to make delicious jam, which is perfect for spreading on pancakes or waffles. It’s just a moment of work, and you will be able to enjoy the taste of your favorite fruit even all year round.
What to do to thicken the jam? Use fruit that has a lot of pectin
Pectins are substances that play an important role in the gelling process. They are used in the production of jellies, jams and marmalades. Thanks to them, sweet preserves have their characteristic consistency. They are found in fruits, and most of them are found in apples, gooseberries, currants and oranges. In order for pectins to fulfill their gelling function, they must be mixed with sugar and acid, e.g. lemon juice. You can also make jam at home, using the power of pectin, but remember one rule. If you choose fruits that have a small amount of this substance (cherries, peaches, raspberries, etc.), be sure to mix them in jam with those that are rich in it.
How to make homemade jam? Put the gelling sugar back in the cupboard, you won’t need it
Do you dream of delicious jam that is full of flavor? Nothing difficult, just grab a few ingredients and prepare a real fruit miracle. We will use the power of pectin to create the gel, so there is no need to use gelatin in this recipe. To prepare several small jars, you will need:: :
- 1.5 kg of raspberries,
- 1.5 kg of currants (the color doesn’t matter, choose the one you like more),
- 1.5 kg of sugar,
- 2 lemons.
Lingonberry jam Photo leyaelena/iStock
First, pick the fruit, wash it thoroughly and remove the stalks. Put them in a large pot, sprinkle with sugar and mix to evenly cover the raspberries and currants. Squeeze the juice from the lemons and pour it into a pot. This will release the pectins and start the gelling process. Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When this happens, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. After this time, the fruit should fall apart and the mixture should thicken in the pot. Pour the ready jam into sterilized jars and fill them, leaving some space at the top.. Immediately after screwing on the lid, turn each jar upside down and keep it in this position for 5-7 minutes.
ADVICE! To check whether the jam is suitable for putting into jars, do a simple test. Put a teaspoon of the product on a cold plate and wait 2 minutes. Tilt the plate and see what happens. If it sets, the jam is ready. When it spills over the sides, it requires further cooking.
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Source: Gazeta
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