Whole plum jam with almonds: a method to keep fruit intact

Whole plum jam with almonds: a method to keep fruit intactPreserving the physical structure of fruit in jam requires a specific approach to heating. Photo: Pravda.Ru by Ольга Сакиулова, https://creativecommons.org/public-domain/pdm/ Plum and nuts jamIngredientsPlums: 1.2 kgGranulated sugar: 750 gSweet almonds: 120 gLemon juice: 2 tbspWater: 70 mlPreparationStep 1. Place the fruit in a wide container, cover with sugar, and add lemon juice. Reheat the jam, add the peeled almonds, and simmer for another 10–12 minutes until the nuts are warmed through but remain firm. It does not make the jam sour, but makes the plum flavor cleaner and more expressive."