Fuyu Persimmon Preserves
A delicious and easy-to-prepare persimmon preserves that can also be used as a fruit topping!
Servings: 3 8 oz Jars
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fuyu persimmons (8 medium)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 medium lemon (juiced and zested)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and chop the persimmons (or leave the skin on like I did). Add to a medium-sized pot and cover with five cups of cool water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Drain the liquid from the pot then add sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Simmer the preserves over low heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash the persimmons with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to get the consistency that you prefer. When the syrup is reduced and thickened the preserves is ready.
- Using a funnel, ladle the preserves into three 8-ounce sterilized mason jars; leave ¼ inch headspace. Run a knife along the edges of the jars to remove bubbles. Hand-tighten and add to a boiling water bath canner. Make sure the water level is at least a few inches over the jars. Process in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
- Ladle the preserves into two eight oz. sterilized mason jars. Run a knife along the edges of the filled jars to bring any bubbles that might have formed up to the surface. Hand-tighten the lids then process in hot water for 15 minutes.
Notes
- It took me a few tries to perfect this recipe. In my first attempt, I peeled and sliced the persimmons, then cooked them in the sugar/lemon mixture. Although the persimmon preserves had a great flavor, the persimmon was not very tender. For this reason, I recommend boiling the persimmons first before simmering them with the sugar and spices.
- If you prefer an even smoother texture, you can use a food processor to puree the chopped persimmons before you cook them. If you use this method, you won't need to boil and strain the persimmons first.
- Stir this delicious preserves into yogurt or oatmeal. You can also drizzle it over pancakes and ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g