Wild Persimmons Jam Food

PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Slice persimmons into small chunks and remove stems and seeds.
• Add persimmons and lemon juice to a small saucepan and cook on low for a few minutes until persimmons begin to release their juices. Use a potato masher to help speed the process along.
• Once they've fallen apart, add sugar and cook over medium-low heat until the jam thickens. Test for consistency on a plate in the freezer.
• When the consistency is right, pour into prepared canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, and then turn off heat and leave the jars in the canner for an additional 5 minutes. Remove jars to the counter and allow them to cool.
• Check seals, and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.

PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Remove the green tops from the persimmons and carefully peel the fruit. Chop the flesh and place in a sauce pot along with the lemon juice.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Use a potato masher or fork to help break down the fruit as it cooks. Cook for 10-15 minutes until reduced and thickened.
• Add the ground chia seeds and vanilla bean paste (if using), Stir to combine and let cook another 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth then pour into jam/jelly jars to cool. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to puree directly in the sauce pot.
• Store jam in jars with tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

FREEZER PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine persimmon puree, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest and nutmeg. Boil for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in the freezer.

PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Wash, peel and seed the persimmons.
• Place the persimmon pulp in a preserving kettle, add sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
• Bring slowly to a boil over high heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently.
• Boil hard for one minute; then remove the kettle from the heat and stir in the liquid pectin.
• Skim thoroughly with a metal spoon.
• Ladle into 8 half-pint hot sterilized jars and seal.

MCP® PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Remove stems from persimmons. Scoop out pulp and puree. Do not use peels. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add water and lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)