Freezer Persimmon Jam

10 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“Imagine spreading this tasty jam on a fresh, hot biscuit! Pureed persimmons are boiled with sugar, lemon juice, orange zest and nutmeg, then sealed in sterilized jars and stored in the freezer.” - by sal

Ingredients

5 cups pureed persimmons
3 cups white sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 pinch ground nutmeg

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Original recipe yields 6 cups

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories
80 cal
4%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
20.8 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (10)

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JAN

Jul. 24, 2003

"I only had a little over 2 c. of persimmon pulp, so I halved the other ingredients accordingly and this was excellent! As good as pumpkin butter which we love. GardeningJan..." See more"

BHENRYXXXX

Dec. 30, 2004

"Fuzzy was a good way to describe this jam. I did let the persimmons ripen, and it is still fuzzy.The cream cheese did not help. Any ideas on how to save six jars of jam?..." See more"