Freezer Persimmon Jam Recipes

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 FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Cut or pull off stems from persimmons; discard stems.
• If Fuyu-type persimmons are firm enough, peel with a knife.
• For soft fruit, cut in half and scoop out pulp.
• Discard any seeds and skin.
• If using Fuyu-type persimmons, mash pulp, or coarsely chop using a knife or food processor (do not purée); you should have 1 1/2 cups fruit.
• In a bowl, mix fruit and sugar; let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, mix pectin and lemon juice; add to fruit and stir gently for 3 minutes (mixing vigorously traps air bubbles, making the jam cloudy).
• Fill 1/2-pint jars or freezer containers to 1/2 inch of rim.
• Cover, and let stand 12 to 16 hours at room temperature.
• You can store unopened jam in covered jars in the refrigerator up to 6 months, up to 1 month if opened.
• Freeze to store longer; cover and chill thawed jam.

FREEZER PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Cut or pull off stems from persimmons; discard stems. If Fuyu persimmons are firm enough, peel with a knife. For soft fruit, cut in half and scoop out pulp. Discard any seeds and skin.
• If using Fuyu, mash pulp, or coarsely chop using a knife or food processor (do not puree); you should have 1-1/2 cups fruit. If using Hachiya persimmons, cut pulp into about 1/2-inch chunks; you should have about 2 cups of fruit.
• In a bowl, mix fruit, sugar and nutmeg; let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix pectin and lemon juice; add to fruit and stir gently for 3 minutes.
• Fill 1/2-pint jars or freezer containers to 1/2 inch of rim. Cover, and let stand 12 to 16 hours at room temperature.
• You can store unopened jam in covered jars in the refrigerator up to 6 months, up to 1 month if opened. Or freeze to store longer; cover and chill thawed jam.

MCP® PERSIMMON FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Remove stems from persimmons. Scoop out pulp and puree. Discard peels. Measure exactly 3-1/4 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Stir in corn syrup. Gradually add sugar, stirring until well blended after each addition. Stir an additional 3 min. or until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.