Quick Prune Jam for Winter
A delicious, cozy treat for winter tea time. This quick prune jam — cooked in just five minutes of boiling — keeps as much of the fruit's goodness as a jam possibly can: it uses very little sugar and the fruit cooks for the shortest time. A touch of vanilla sugar makes it remarkably fragrant, comforting, and warming — exactly what you want with a cup of tea when there's frost and a blizzard outside.
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Quick Prune Jam for Winter
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 3 %
2 g
Fats 0 %
0 g
Carbohydrates 97 %
72 g
284 kcal
GI:
54
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0
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46
- For jam, it's best to choose fruit that's ripe but not overripe — still a little firm to the touch, yet already juicy, sweet, and fragrant. Sort through the prunes, then wash them under warm running water and spread them on a clean, dry towel to dry off any excess moisture. Cut the prunes in half and remove the pits. Cut each half crosswise; if the prunes are large, you can cut each half into four. Transfer the pieces to a large, heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot — any pot suitable for making jam works, such as an enameled one. Cover the prunes with the sugar and leave them, covered, overnight. By morning they should have released plenty of juice. The next day, set the pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil, stirring all the while. Once it boils, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly so the jam doesn't scorch and spoil. After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let the jam sit for 2–3 hours. Then set the pot back over medium heat, add the vanilla sugar, and bring it to a boil, stirring the whole time. Once it boils, wait another half minute, then ladle the jam into prepared sterilized jars, seal with the lids, and turn the jars upside down. Cover the jars with a blanket and leave them that way for a day. Your fragrant prune jam is ready — tuck it away somewhere safe until winter so it doesn't get eaten in the first few days! Enjoy, and happy tea times!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Prunes - 227 kcal/100g
- Vanilla sugar - 379 kcal/100g
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