Psssst! Mon petit potager city friend! I have something to share with you today that will make your taste buds sing with joy! You know those juicy, plump prunes that grow on those luscious trees? Well, have you ever tried making your own homemade jam with them? Trust me, it’s a game-changer! Let me tell you, making delicious jam is not rocket science, it’s actually quite simple! And, to make it even sweeter, I’ve got an amazing recipe to share with you today - Confiture de Prunes, French style! But, before we get started, let’s take a moment to admire the beauty of the featured image for today’s recipe! Just look at that rich, red, and juicy berry that is almost popping out of the jar, tempting you to grab it right away! Don’t belie the temptation, this recipe is worth it all! Ingredients: - 1 kg of fresh prunes - 400g of caster sugar - Juice of 1/2 lemon - 1 sachet of vanilla sugar - 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon - A pinch of salt Now, let’s get started with the recipe: 1. First, give your prunes a rinse, remove the pits, and chop them up into small pieces. 2. Next, add your prunes to a large saucepan along with the sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook it over medium heat, stirring it gently so that the sugar dissolves evenly. 3. Once you see the sugar has melted, add in the vanilla sugar and cinnamon, and give it another gentle stir. 4. Keep the mixture on medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring regularly so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. 5. After 30 minutes, you will see that the mixture will have turned into a lovely reddish-brown color, and the fruit will have softened and will start to disintegrate. 6. At this point, you can turn off the heat and let your confiture de prunes cool down for a few minutes. 7. While waiting for the jam to cool, why not head to the garden and pick a few flowers to add some freshness to the serving of the confiture de prunes! 8. Once the jam has cooled down for about 5-10 minutes, it should be ready to transfer it into a befitting jar or container. Make sure it’s clean and sterile before pouring in the hot jam. 9. Once you have poured in the jam, let it cool down before putting it in the fridge. Now for the fun part, spreading and enjoying your homemade confiture de prunes. Whether you’re spreading it on a piece of toast, serving it with some fresh cheese, or using it as a topping for your favorite frozen yogurt, this homemade French recipe is sure to become one of your favorites! So, take a bow as you serve this delicious delicacy to your family and friends and let them enjoy the fruits of your labor. Now, isn’t it worth the few hours of preparation it took to get us here? Bon appetit!
