Irresistibly Easy Persimmon Jam: Sweeten Your Morning!
This easy Persimmon Jam recipe uses just 4 ingredients, creating a delightful spread perfect for breakfast.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- food processor
Ingredients
For the Jam
- 1.5 cups Chopped ripe persimmons Use Giant Fuyu for best results.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Essential for sweetness and gelling process.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Ensure dissolved in water to prevent lumps.
For Cooking
- 0.5 cups Water Used to create cornstarch slurry.
Instructions
How to Make Persimmon Jam
- Peel, chop, and discard the seeds of your ripe persimmons to get about 1½ cups of chopped fruit.
- Blend the chopped persimmons in a food processor until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the persimmon puree with granulated sugar and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with water until fully dissolved, then add this slurry and lemon juice to the boiling mixture. Continue to boil for another 15 minutes.
- Let the jam cool to room temperature, then pour it into sterilized jars for storage.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra flavor. Store jars in the fridge or pantry depending on whether they are opened or unopened.