Pine Cone Jam
Pine Cone Jam is a unique specialty of the mountainous regions of northern Europe and the Caucasus, which is completely 100% plant-based! Made from young, soft pine cones, slowly boiled with sugar until the texture is soft and chewy, with a fresh forest aroma typical of resin. With a sweet taste accompanied by a slightly balanced natural bitterness. This dish is very special because it turns rarely used wild ingredients into a jam that is rich in flavor and benefits, without any animal ingredients at all. It's delicious spread on bread, mixed into tea, or served with dessert, bringing a warm and soothing aroma of nature!
Shared by Srezsky
Time
90 min
Serves
5
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 grams of small, young pine cones, still soft and green
- 700 to 800 grams of granulated sugar/coconut sugar
- 1 liter of clean water
- A hint of lime/lemon
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash the pine cones thoroughly, remove any dirt, then soak them in clean water for 8 to 12 hours to remove any excess bitterness, drain.
- 2
Put the pine cones in a saucepan, add water and sugar, cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Simmer slowly for 60 to 90 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency, the pine cones turn brown and the texture is soft.
- 4
Add lime juice and cinnamon at the end of cooking, stir well, turn off the heat.
- 5
Let it cool slightly, pour it into a clean, dry jar, and store it in a cool place or in the refrigerator. Your dish is ready to enjoy!