To prepare nectarine jam, you need to take ripe but dense fruits that will retain their shape during cooking, soak in sugar syrup and turn into aromatic and appetizing amber pieces. The jam is prepared quickly and does not require any special skills, so any housewife can handle this preparation.
Seedless nectarine jam for the winter
A simple recipe for a delicious winter meal. Delicate nectarines after cooking retain a pleasant golden color, amazing aroma and pleasant taste. Preparing such a delicacy is easy, and the process does not require much time.
- Nectarine 2 (kilograms)
- Granulated sugar 2 (kilograms)
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How to make nectarine jam for the winter? Wash the fruits well, cut them into two halves and remove the seeds. -
Cut the fruit into small pieces, pour into a heat-resistant container and add the specified amount of sugar. Leave the nectarines in a warm place so they release their juice. This will take about 2 hours. -
We move the container with nectarines to the stove and bring the mass to a boil, and then simmer the fruit over very low heat for about an hour. -
We sterilize jars for storing nectarine jam using steam. Alternatively, you can place the containers in the oven for 15 minutes or microwave them for 3-5 minutes on high power. -
We transfer the jam into prepared jars, roll it up and leave it upside down under a warm blanket until it cools down. After this, the jam can be stored in a cool place.
Amber nectarine jam in slices for the winter
When preparing such jam, it is important to cut the nectarine into even, beautiful slices so that the fruit slices are evenly saturated with sugar syrup and acquire a beautiful amber hue.
Cooking time: 40 minutes – cooking, 2 days – infusion.
Cooking time: 15 min.
Servings – 4.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 1 kg
- Granulated sugar – 1 kg
- Water – 1.5 tbsp.
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp.
Cooking process:
1. Wash the nectarines, remove the seeds and cut into even, beautiful slices of the same size.
2. Mix water and sugar in a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil and cook the syrup until the mixture becomes homogeneous and the sugar dissolves.
3. Add lemon juice to the syrup and mix well.
4. Place nectarine slices into the resulting mass, bring the syrup to a boil and cook over very low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove the jam from the heat and, covering with a lid, leave to infuse for a day. During this time, stir the mixture periodically. Then return the mixture to the heat, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. After this, leave to infuse again for 24 hours.
5. After the specified time, boil the nectarines in syrup again for about 15 minutes, skimming off the foam, and then pour into sterilized jars and close tightly. Store the workpiece in a cool place.
A simple and delicious recipe for five-minute nectarine jam
A very quick way to get aromatic nectarine jam for the winter. A short heat treatment allows you to preserve the maximum benefits of the fruit and at the same time is sufficient to allow you to store the dessert all winter.
Cooking time: 12 hours – infusion, 20 minutes – cooking.
Cooking time: 10 min.
Servings – 2.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 600 gr.
- Granulated sugar – 500 gr.
Cooking process:
1. Wash the nectarines, remove the seeds and cut the fruit into slices.
2. Fill the slices with sugar and shake the container with them several times so that the sugar is evenly distributed throughout the nectarines. Leave them to release their juice for 12 hours.
3. After the specified time, transfer the nectarine slices into a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
4. Sterilize the jam storage jars and do the same with the lids.
5. Transfer the resulting jam into jars, seal and leave to cool in a warm place, and then rearrange for storage in a cool place.
How to make nectarine jam with lemon for the winter?
Lemon with zest adds a citrus note to the jam, neutralizes the excessive sweetness of nectarine and adds vitamins. Since the jam is prepared with minimal heat treatment, the result is an amazingly tasty vitamin bomb to support the body in winter.
Cooking time: 3 hours 40 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 min.
Servings – 8.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 2 kg
- Granulated sugar – 2 kg
- Lemon – 1 pc.
Cooking process:
1. Wash the nectarines, dry them and cut them into slices.
2. Grind the unpeeled lemon using a blender or meat grinder.
3.Pour nectarine slices, grated lemon and sugar into a heat-resistant bowl, mix and leave in a warm room for several hours until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Place the container with the fruit on low heat, bring to a boil and immediately turn off. Let the mixture cool and heat again until it boils. The procedure should be repeated 5 times.
5. Place the resulting jam into sterilized containers and seal tightly. Serve with tea or as an addition to dairy desserts or pancakes.
Delicious nectarine jam with orange
Orange zest adds a touch of exoticism and a rich golden color to the nectarine. This preparation can be eaten with bread and butter with tea or served as a sauce for ice cream or dairy desserts.
Cooking time: 12 hours – infusion, 20 minutes – cooking.
Cooking time: 10 min.
Servings – 4.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 1 kg
- Granulated sugar – 1 kg
- Orange – 1 pc.
Cooking process:
1. Wash the nectarines, remove the seeds and cut into even slices.
2. Pour boiling water over the orange and cut into quarters of rings without removing the peel.
3. Place nectarine slices, orange slices and sugar in layers in a saucepan of suitable volume and leave to steep for 8-10 hours.
4. After the specified time has passed, place the container with the fruit on low heat, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Leave to steep for 12 hours and then boil again for a few minutes.
5. Transfer the nectarine-orange mixture into sterilized jars and seal tightly. Store refrigerated and serve with tea or add as a filling to baked goods or dairy desserts.
Fragrant nectarine jam with nuts for the winter
Nuts turn dessert into a truly royal delicacy.This jam can be served as an addition to family tea parties or friendly gatherings. In addition, it makes a very tasty filling for pies.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Cooking time: 15 min.
Servings – 6.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 1 kg
- Granulated sugar – 1 kg
- Orange – 1 pc.
- Lemon – ½ pc.
- Almonds – 200 gr.
Cooking process:
1. Rinse the nectarines well and dry, remove the seeds and cut into neat, even slices.
2. Place the chopped fruit in a fireproof bowl and add sugar.
3. Grind the orange and lemon with peel into a meat grinder or chop finely using a food processor or blender.
4. Pour boiling water over the almonds to remove the skin, and then add them to the nectarines with sugar. Place the twisted citrus fruits there.
5. Heat the mass over low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until the mass begins to thicken. Place the jam in sterilized containers and seal. Bon appetit!
Thick amber nectarine jam
Thick amber jam with a hint of vanilla will not leave even a sophisticated gourmet indifferent. This dessert is worthy of being served as a sauce for desserts at a celebration or as a sauce for pastries, panna cotta or ice cream.
Cooking time: 1 hour 35 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 min.
Servings – 6.
Ingredients:
- Nectarine – 1 kg
- Granulated sugar – 300 gr.
- Vanilla (pod) – 1 pc.
Cooking process:
1. To prepare thick jam, you need to select ripe and dense nectarines. Wash them well, remove the skin and remove the seeds. Cut the fruit pulp into small pieces.
2. Pour chopped fruit into a saucepan, add sugar and leave at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until the juice appears.
3.Place the mixture on low heat, bring to a boil and simmer for half an hour.
4. Remove seeds from the vanilla pod and add to the jam.
5. Using an immersion blender, mash the contents of the pan into a puree and heat for about 30 minutes, then place in sterilized jars, seal tightly and store in a cool place. Enjoy!
