Wild Persimmons Jam Recipes

PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Slice persimmons into small chunks and remove stems and seeds.
• Add persimmons and lemon juice to a small saucepan and cook on low for a few minutes until persimmons begin to release their juices. Use a potato masher to help speed the process along.
• Once they've fallen apart, add sugar and cook over medium-low heat until the jam thickens. Test for consistency on a plate in the freezer.
• When the consistency is right, pour into prepared canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, and then turn off heat and leave the jars in the canner for an additional 5 minutes. Remove jars to the counter and allow them to cool.
• Check seals, and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.

FREEZER PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine persimmon puree, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest and nutmeg. Boil for 30 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in the freezer.

PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Wash, peel and seed the persimmons.
• Place the persimmon pulp in a preserving kettle, add sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
• Bring slowly to a boil over high heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently.
• Boil hard for one minute; then remove the kettle from the heat and stir in the liquid pectin.
• Skim thoroughly with a metal spoon.
• Ladle into 8 half-pint hot sterilized jars and seal.

EASY PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Combine persimmon flesh, sugar, persimmon skin, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until persimmon flesh softens and jam thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Cool jam until set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.