Hello everyone,
I’m Nakao, the ume concierge at our Kamakura store.
Today, I’d like to share a recipe for ume jam, made with the infused ume left after enjoying your drink. It has a naturally pleasant sweet and sour taste.
Ume contains plenty of pectin, a natural thickening agent, which allows you to make homemade jam without adding anything extra.
[Recipe]
Ingredients
- 3 infused ume (Choya Ume Kit, medium size)
- 15g sugar
- A little lemon juice
How to make
- Remove the seeds from the infused ume and chop finely.
※For ume with firmer flesh, a mill makes it easier. - Combine with sugar and lemon juice, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat over medium until it just begins to boil—and it’s ready!
Tip
If it boils too vigorously, the jam may set too firmly. For the best texture, remove it from the heat once bubbles begin forming gently around the edges of the pot.
Since the Choya Ume Kit bottle is made of heat-resistant glass, you can store the hot jam directly in it. Please give it a try!