Celery jam

3 servings

120 minutes

Celery jam is an unexpected and delightful dessert of Russian cuisine that surprises with its refreshing taste and citrus notes. Its origin is linked to culinary experiments where original treats are created from familiar ingredients. Celery, with its distinctive aroma, combined with lemon and lime transforms into a fragrant and slightly spicy jam. Its sweetness is highlighted by vanilla sugar, while the delicate texture is achieved through multiple boilings that allow the ingredients to fully develop. This jam pairs perfectly with tea, toast, or even as an unusual addition to desserts. A few days of aging deepen and enrich the flavor, providing unforgettable gastronomic experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 378.7
• Proteins: 1.8g
• Fats: 0.2g
• Carbohydrates: 93g

Ingredients

• Lemon: 150 g
• Lime: 100 g
• Vanilla sugar: 15 g
• Sugar: 250 g
• Celery: 350 g

Cooking steps

1. Wash the celery stalks, remove the leaves, break them, and remove the fibers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery: 350 g

2. Wash the lemon and lime, cut them, remove the seeds. Chop the celery, lemon, and lime in a blender without removing the citrus peel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 150 g
   • Lime: 100 g
   • Celery: 350 g

3. Place in a pot, sprinkle with sugar, add vanilla sugar. Let the mixture steep for 3-4 hours until the future jam releases juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 250 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 15 g

4. Cook in three stages (first bring to a boil, set aside for 1 hour, then continue cooking, and do this three times until ready) to allow the jam to absorb.

5. Pack the ready jam into jars. Let the sweetness rest for a few days - then it's ready to eat!