Apple and Plum Jam
Description
A simple way to make preserves ahead of time. This jam is very easy to make. Choose plums that are ripe enough but not soft—firm and springy instead. The Ugorka variety works best here; it is the one used to make the famous prunes everyone knows. Use firm apple varieties as well. Add sugar to taste, but remember that sugar acts as a preservative: the more you use, the more resistant the product will be to high temperatures. Store apple and plum jam in a cool place. The amounts listed yield three 500 ml jars.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making plum and apple jam.
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Step 2
Wash the apples, remove the core and seeds, and cut into wedges.
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Step 3
Wash the plums.
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Step 4
Remove the pits from the plums.
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Step 5
Prepare the jam syrup. Pour the sugar into a saucepan.
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Step 6
Pour water into the sugar.
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Step 7
Place a saucepan with sugar and water on the stove and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Step 8
Place the sliced apples in a saucepan or basin.
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Step 9
Pour syrup over the apples.
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Step 10
Place a pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Cook the apples for 25–30 minutes over low heat.
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Step 11
Add the plums to the pot with the apples; they can be cut into smaller pieces. Let the apples and plums stand in the syrup for 3–4 hours.
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Step 12
After that, cook the plums with apples for another 35–40 minutes and turn off.
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Step 13
The plum and apple jam is ready. Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars. Store in a cool place.