Persimmon Freezer 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.

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.

MCP® PERSIMMON JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Remove stems from persimmons. Scoop out pulp and puree. Do not use peels. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add water and lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

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.