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Greengages are a subspecies of plums. They are characterized by the very aromatic fruits, which are wonderfully suited to fish consumption. Unfortunately, they don't last long at room temperature. However, the noble plums can be boiled down and preserved in the form of jam or compote.
Greengage don't keep for long - boiled it is
Cook greengad compote in the oven
For this delicious compote you only need your oven and a drip tray, in addition to classic jars with a rubber ring, lid and metal clip or twist-off jars.
ingredients
- 1.5 kg greengage
- 300 grams of sugar
- 50ml of water
- 2 vanilla beans
- 2 tbsp almond syrup
preparation
- Wash greengage thoroughly, cut in half and stone.
- Scrape out the pulp from the vanilla bean.
- Place the plums and all other ingredients in a large saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and simmer for six minutes.
- During this time, preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Fill greengage into the previously sterilized jars. There should be a 2cm border at the top.
- Close tightly immediately.
- Place the glasses in the dripping pan of the oven and pour in three centimeters of water.
- Slide in on the bottom rail.
- Keep an eye on compote. As soon as small bubbles appear in the glasses, switch off the pipe.
- Leave the preserving food in the oven for another thirty minutes.
- Then take it out, let it cool down and check whether a vacuum has formed in all the jars.
- Store in a cool and dark area.
The boiled compote can be kept for many months. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert or serve as a fruity accompaniment to ice cream.
Boil Greengage Jam
Due to the added sugar, jam does not have to be preserved. Provided you work very cleanly, the jam will keep for many months.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg greengage
- Juice of three lemons
- 500 g preserving sugar 2:1
preparation
- Wash greengage thoroughly, stone and quarter.
- Mix the fruit with the lemon juice and preserving sugar in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Boil for four minutes, stirring constantly.
- Skim if necessary.
- do a gel test. If this succeeds, pour the jam into previously sterilized jars while it is boiling hot. Otherwise, continue to simmer for a minute or two.
- Wipe the rim of the glass clean, close the jars immediately.
- Turn over and let cool.
- Store in a cool and dark area.
tips
When shopping, make sure that the greengage looks firm and plump. The skin of the noble plum should be slightly shiny and the fruit should give off a sweet, aromatic scent.