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"Five-minute" from pitted cherries is the fastest way to process berries. The recipe is distinguished by minimal material costs. Jam is made from only one cherry or with the addition of currants, citric acid or vanilla. Delicious dessert keeps well and does not lose nutritional value for a long time.
Whole cherries in syrup
How to cook "Pyatiminutka" jam from pitted cherries
The pitted cherry dessert is very popular and can be prepared according to any recipe. The main thing is that the berries in the finished product retain their integrity, and the jam does not turn out to be a shapeless mass. Harvesting for the winter is made only from high-quality raw materials and over low heat.
Often the fruit is damaged by pests. In appearance, the surface may be without signs of violation, and the flesh may be spoiled. Before processing, the fruits are placed in slightly salted water with the addition of citric acid or vinegar. Leave in solution for 10-15 minutes. The procedure will not affect the taste of the dessert, and the pests will leave the berry.
Cherry is taken only ripe, without mechanical damage, so that there are no rotten areas. Drupe is well washed and scattered in a thin layer on a fabric surface. Leave until moisture evaporates. For "Pyatiminutka" cherries are used without pits.
They are removed with a special device or improvised means: a pin, a hairpin, a cocktail tube. The main task is to minimize damage to the pulp and preserve the juice. Before discarding the seeds, they are boiled for 30-40 minutes in a small volume of water. The resulting broth is added to the finished dessert to add flavor.
To make jam, use aluminum, tin or copper dishes. An enamel container is not suitable, since even with thorough mixing there is a risk that the mass will burn to the bottom and the taste of the product will be spoiled. Wide dishes with high edges are preferred. The workpiece should not occupy more than half the volume of the container.
When the jam boils, foam rises on the surface. If the saucepan is not deep enough, foam can get on the outside of the container and on the stove. During the preparation process, the foam is completely removed as it appears. It is she who is the reason for the fermentation of the jam.
Classic cherry jam "5-minute" seedless
Often they use the classic recipe "Five Minutes", which includes pitted cherries. The dessert consists of equal proportions of berries and sugar.
Jam preparation sequence:
- Pour cherries and sugar in layers in a container.
- Leave for 4 hours, during this time gently mix several times so that the juice is evenly mixed with sugar and the crystals are well dissolved.
- The container is placed on medium heat, when the mass boils, the jam is kept for 10 minutes.
- Foam will constantly appear on the surface, it is removed.
- The boiling dessert, along with the syrup, is poured into jars and rolled up.
The winter blank is turned upside down and wrapped with materials at hand: a blanket, blankets or old warm jackets.
Pitted cherry jam "Pyatiminutka" with "proofing"
Jam is prepared with "proofing", that is, in two stages after the first boiling, the product is allowed to brew, only then is it brought to full readiness. Berry and sugar can be taken in equal proportions or for 700 g of sugar 1 kg of cherries.
Jam with "proofing" gets a thicker consistency
The sequence of "Five-minute" jam:
- Prepared cherries, covered with sugar, mix gently so that the fruits do not deform.
- Leave for 4 hours, then stir the workpiece and put it on the plate.
- Bring "Pyatiminutka" to a boil, during which time the crystals will completely dissolve in the juice.
- As soon as the jam has boiled, it is removed from the stove and the workpiece is left for 8-10 hours. It is better to carry out the procedure in the evening and leave the jam overnight.
- The second time the product is boiled for 10 minutes.
"Five minutes" is packed in cans, rolled up and covered with a rug or blanket.
Seedless Cherry Jam: 5-Minute Recipe with Citric Acid
You can prepare pitted Pyatiminutka cherry jam for the winter with the addition of citric acid. Ingredients of the recipe:
- cherry - 1 kg;
- water - 200 ml;
- citric acid - 1 tsp;
- sugar - 1.2 kg.
The taste of the finished product will not be acidic, but the addition of a preservative will increase the shelf life of the jam to 2-3 months.
Jam technology Pyatiminutka ":
- The berries are placed in a bowl and covered with granulated sugar.
- Leave for 5 hours.
- Put on fire, pour in water. When the mass boils, remove the foam and stir thoroughly.
- The preparation boils for 5 minutes. During this time, the syrup should be free of crystals.
- The dishes with jam are left to cool completely.
- Turn on the fire, add citric acid to the cherry mass and boil for 7 minutes.
Put the cherries in jars, pour over the syrup and roll them up.
Jam "Pyatiminutka" from pitted cherries with currants and vanilla
You can take currants of any variety and color, but the black variety is best combined with cherries. It gives the dessert a special aroma and pleasant taste.
Jam composition:
- cherry - 0.5 kg;
- currants - 0.5 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- vanilla - 2 sticks.
Cooking method:
- Sugar is divided into equal parts, currants are poured into one, the other cherry in different containers.
- Leave the workpiece for 5 hours.
- Bring the drupes and currants to a boil (each in its own saucepan).
- Set aside for 8 hours for infusion and cooling.
- Combine the components, add vanilla, boil for 10 minutes.
They are laid out in banks, rolled up and covered with a blanket.
Storage rules
Jam "Pyatiminutka" does not imply long-term heat treatment, so its shelf life is relatively short. Keep the workpiece in the basement at a temperature not higher than +4 0C, the shelf life in this case is no more than eight months, the option with the addition of acid is about 12 months. After breaking the tightness, the jam is kept in the refrigerator for no more than 7-10 days.
Conclusion
"Five Minute" from pitted cherries is a fast and economical way of processing berries. The jam is not thick, with a rich wine color and cherry aroma. Dessert is served for tea, coffee. Used for baked goods, toasts.
