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Physalis is a little-known berry, which is popularly called earth cranberry. The plant belongs to the nightshade family. It came to our country along with tomatoes, but did not gain such popularity. Recently, interest in the berry has increased both in folk medicine and in cooking. They learned to cook various dishes from it. Physalis jam turns out incredibly tasty and healthy.
How to make physalis jam
Regardless of which recipe is chosen, there are general rules for the technology of preparing sweets. To make the jam tasty, aromatic and rich in color, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Physalis berries can only be used when fully ripe.
- Only two varieties are suitable for jam: strawberry and vegetable.
- Before cooking, the fruits must be removed from the dry box.
- It is important to rinse them well, since each berry is covered with a waxy coating that is difficult to wash off.
- To easily remove plaque, it is recommended to place the physalis fruits in boiling water for 2 minutes (this procedure will also remove the bitterness that is characteristic of all nightshades).
- The berry will need to be pierced with a toothpick in several places. This way it will be better saturated with sweet syrup.
- The jam is cooked in several stages. It is important to skim off any foam that forms during cooking.
As for the container, in order to ensure that the delicacy does not burn and is subjected to uniform heat treatment, it is better to cook it in a wide and thick-walled enamel pan. Aluminum cookware is not recommended.
Step-by-step recipes for physalis jam
Thanks to its unique taste, the delicacy is very popular. Various fruit additives in the form of apples, lemon, plums or oranges only improve the taste and aroma.
Physalis jam with lemon
Adding sour citrus will give not only an unusually pleasant aroma, but also a pleasant sourness. Jam will be useful during cold weather, when the body needs vitamins and other useful substances.
You need to prepare the following ingredients:
- strawberry physalis – 2 kg;
- lemon – 2 pcs.;
- granulated sugar – 2 kg;
- citric acid - a pinch;
- purified water – 400 ml.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Wash the physalis fruits and pierce them in several places.
- Chop the lemon into thin slices, add water and leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Add 200 g of sugar and boil for another 4-5 minutes.
- Pour the resulting syrup over the prepared berries.
- Place the pan with the contents on the fire and boil for 10 minutes.
- Leave the jam overnight.
- In the morning, add the remaining 200 g of sugar and boil again for 10 minutes.
- Add citric acid 3 minutes before turning off the stove.
Pour the finished sweet into clean glass jars. After cooling, you can serve. This recipe for physalis jam with lemon is easy to prepare and does not take much time or effort. The end result will pleasantly surprise you.
Physalis jam with orange
This combination will amaze with its bright color, aroma and delicate citrus flavor. Children will love this delicacy.
Ingredients:
- physalis (vegetable) – 2 kg;
- orange – 2 pcs.;
- granulated sugar – 2 kg;
- cinnamon - a pinch.
The jam is prepared as follows:
- Prepare the fruits. Add sugar and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
- After this time, put on low heat and cook for 9-10 minutes.
- Cut the orange and peel into cubes. Add to physalis, add cinnamon, mix well. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Leave for several hours until the mixture is saturated with sweet syrup.
- Then boil again for 5 minutes. Place the finished jam into sterile glass jars. Roll up and let cool.
The sweetness can be served with tea or used as a filling for confectionery products.
Physalis and apple jam
Apples will perfectly complement the delicious sweetness. The jam will turn out tender, tasty with a caramel tint. Apples, like physalis, must be ripe. To get sweeter jam, you need to choose sweet varieties.
You need to prepare the following ingredients:
- ripe berries – 2 kg;
- apples – 1 kg;
- sugar – 2 kg;
- cinnamon or citric acid - optional and to taste.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Prepare physalis according to the recommendations. Cut into small slices.
- Wash the apples, remove the cores and cut into slices.
- Place everything in a saucepan, add sugar and leave for 5 hours.
- During this time, the fruit and berry mass will release juice.
- Place the container on the fire and bring to a boil. Cook until fully cooked, stirring constantly. 10 minutes before the end of cooking, add the selected spice.
Terms and conditions of storage
You can store the prepared jam in the refrigerator or, if rolled into jars, in the cellar. A prerequisite is a glass container. In the refrigerator, such a dessert can last no more than a month, and only on the condition that it is always covered with a lid during storage. The delicacy can be stored in a cellar at a temperature of 4 to 7 °C for 2–3 years. It should be taken into the basement only after it has completely cooled down.
Conclusion
Physalis jam is an incredibly delicious dessert that everyone should try. The delicacy can be served during tea drinking or used for filling confectionery products.
