Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade persimmon jam, a perfect blend of ripe persimmons, sugar, and lemon juice. This vibrant, golden spread captures the essence of autumn and elevates your breakfast or dessert with its rich flavor. Whether slathered on toast or paired with cheese, this jam is sure to impress. Easy to make, it brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe persimmons (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash persimmons thoroughly, remove stems, and chop into quarters.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chopped persimmons and water. Cook until fruit breaks down into a chunky puree (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Test consistency by dropping a spoonful on a cold plate; it should hold shape without running.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg