Apple-plum jam

1 serving

120 minutes

Apple-plum jam is the embodiment of warm autumn evenings and the coziness of grandmother's kitchen. Its history delves into Russian traditions of homemade preserves, where each ingredient fills the taste with tenderness and depth. The tart-sweet green apples give the jam a light freshness, while the plums reveal a rich fruity sweetness. The three-stage slow cooking allows the fruits to retain their natural texture and aroma. The jam turns out velvety with a slight tang, perfectly complementing morning toast, pancakes, or a cup of fragrant tea. It can be used as a filling for pastries or served with cheeses. This jam is not just a treat but a true symphony of flavors filled with the warmth of home and memories of cozy evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 2974
• Proteins: 12.8g
• Fats: 7.8g
• Carbohydrates: 712.1g

Ingredients

• Green apples: 6 pc
• Plums: 1 kg
• Sugar: 500 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare and wash the fruits.

2. Cut the apples into four pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 6 pieces

3. Then cut out the middle with the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 6 pieces

4. Then cut each part in half and slice it crosswise into pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 6 pieces

5. Do this with all the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 6 pieces

6. Put the chopped apples in the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green apples: 6 pieces

7. Cut the plums in half and remove the pit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Plums: 1 kg

8. Next, add the plum slices to the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Plums: 1 kg

9. Add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 500 g

10. Mix everything thoroughly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 500 g

11. Let it sit covered until the sugar dissolves (about 2 hours).

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 500 g

12. Fruits will give juice, mix them.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 6 pieces
    • Plums: 1 kg
    • Sugar: 500 g

13. Bring to a boil once on low heat (the flame should be minimal). Let it cool.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 6 pieces
    • Plums: 1 kg
    • Sugar: 500 g

14. Boil again on low heat and cool down again.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 6 pieces
    • Plums: 1 kg
    • Sugar: 500 g

15. Boil for the third time, keeping in mind the minimum heat, and blend the entire mass with a blender.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 6 pieces
    • Plums: 1 kg
    • Sugar: 500 g

16. Bring to a uniform state and let it boil for 5 minutes. Be careful, the jam will bubble, and it needs to be covered with a lid. The heat should also be minimal to prevent burning.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 6 pieces
    • Plums: 1 kg
    • Sugar: 500 g

17. Next, sterilize the jar and lid and transfer the jam.

18. Screw on the lid.

19. Turn the jar upside down and leave it until completely cool.

20. Remove the jam from the other sweet preparations.