Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Jam Fail

A friend gifted me three beautiful persimmons. I had no idea what to do with them so I thought-jam. Bad idea.


 Using my knowledge of fig jam making, I started slicing and dicing without really knowing what I was doing. The cooking went well. It smelled wonderful with all the added cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Look at that color. It was beautiful.


 All was well until I tasted a big spoonful and discovered in horror that I must have used parts of the fruit I shouldn't have. It was full of unchewable fiber.



I tried sieving it. I even tried pushing it though a garlic press and a tea strainer.


 For all that work (and mess) I ended up with about two tablespoons of something edible.


Mmmmm....homemade jam on toast at teatime. It didn't last long but it was good while it lasted. I think I may have to go buy some strawberries. I have jam fever.
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6 comments:

  1. Sandy O'October 27, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    It sure looked good in the picture. I have never tried making jam, but my sister is great at it. My cooking skills is limited to a can opener and the microwave.

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  2. Delighted HandsOctober 27, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Yup, my husband was determined I make him some persimmon jam; after reading about it, I told him he should try it himself. It sure cured him about that nagging! All that work resulted in awful in a jar! lol So now you know!

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  3. elnsOctober 27, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    It's always an adventure in your house! I have heard of the trials of persimmon preserving before. Don't forget there are also 2 kinds of persimmons that have different textures! (but that's all i got. I can't do crap with them, but eat them.)

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  4. kathy bOctober 27, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Jam fever.....love the term and the affliction

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  5. Judy S.October 28, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I love to make freezer jam with strawberries. (peaches, too) It tastes so fresh!

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  6. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comDecember 7, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    I love making jam and marmalade. Never thought to use persimmons. Could make persimmon butter, like apple butter. Think I'd need to put it through a food mill, though, and I no longer have one of those. I'm leaving in about an hour to pick up some persimmons at a friend's house.

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