This delightful black chokeberry jam recipe transforms tart aronia berries into a luxurious preserve by combining them with sweet pears and toasted walnuts. Perfect for spreading on morning toast or adding to desserts, this unique jam captures the essence of fall harvests while providing incredible health benefits. The combination of black chokeberries (aronia) with juicy pears creates a perfectly balanced sweetness, while toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
Recipe Overview Black Chokeberry Jam:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook
- Time: 2 hours (including cooling periods)
- Total Time: 2.5 hours
- Servings: 3-4 jars (approximately 1.5 liters)
Ingredients:
- 600g black chokeberries (aronia)
- 300g ripe pears
- 100g walnuts
- 800g sugar
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Halve and core the pears, then cut into small chunks
- Mix pear pieces with half the sugar (400g)
- Let stand for several hours to release juices
- Clean and shell walnuts, roughly chop them
- Toast walnut pieces until fragrant
- Cooking Process:
- Heat the pear and sugar mixture until warm
- Add cleaned black chokeberries
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes
- Turn off heat and cool completely
- Repeat this boiling-cooling process three times
- Final Stage:
- During the final boiling, add toasted walnuts
- Cook together for 5 minutes
- Transfer to sterilized jars while hot
- Seal immediately
Storage Instructions:
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months. Refrigerate after opening.
FAQ:
Yes, but it may affect preservation time and consistency.
Black chokeberries are rich in antioxidants and provide immune-boosting properties.
Yes, pecans or almonds work well as alternatives.
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Black Chokeberry Jam Recipe with Pears and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 600 g black chokeberries aronia
- 300 g ripe pears
- 100 g walnuts
- 800 g sugar
Instructions
Preparation:
- Halve and core the pears, then cut into small chunks
- Mix pear pieces with half the sugar (400g)
- Let stand for several hours to release juices
- Clean and shell walnuts, roughly chop them
- Toast walnut pieces until fragrant
Cooking Process:
- Heat the pear and sugar mixture until warm
- Add cleaned black chokeberries
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes
- Turn off heat and cool completely
- Repeat this boiling-cooling process three times
Final Stage:
- During the final boiling, add toasted walnuts
- Cook together for 5 minutes
- Transfer to sterilized jars while hot
- Seal immediately