Pomelo peel jam instructions. Citrus Jam

While traveling, I learned that an exotic representative of citrus fruits, the pomelo fruit, can be used not only as a fruit, in our European sense. There are many unexpected uses for this wonderful fruit. I have already written a recipe for Burmese cuisine Fried Pomelo. I have leftover zest after cooking this dish. In no case should the pomelo zest be thrown away, as it is a storehouse useful substances, vitamins and microelements.
Pomelo zest contains a powerful set of useful components, it is our assistant in the fight against colds, viruses and overweight. I know for sure that companies that produce products for reducing excess body weight add pomelo to the composition.
The main useful layer of the zest is the subcrustal, which looks like white cotton wool, located between the yellow peel and the edible pulp. This layer is bitter, and many people mistakenly throw it away, or begin to boil and drain the water. And this should not be done, because, in this way, we are depriving ourselves of a free natural medicine.
I live in the Far East, and here everyone knows what our Chinese neighbors give for New Year dear people, the pomelo fruit, beautifully packaged and decorated, as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

I bought a Chinese pomelo that smelled fragrant within a radius of 5 meters. It is called "honey", it has a very fragrant smell, so it was packaged in a separate bag with a gold clasp. The fruit was 170 mm in diameter. The skin is thick but soft.

Cleaning recommendation.
You can not use a knife when cleaning at all, so as not to damage the pulp inside. Without a knife, it is easy to peel, the peel of a pomelo is softer than that of grapefruit and orange. Therefore, immediately remove the peel along with the subcortical layer.
And, if you eat right, then your nails are strong. When cleaning, the fruit should be kept away from the face, since the yellow peel contains a lot of essential oils, they are sprayed with a large radius.

Now you need a knife for beautiful cutting pomelo zest for jam. Cut the zest into small pieces, with a side of a square on a yellow peel of about 10 mm. A semi-finished product for jam from the zest turns out unexpectedly a lot.

I got two plates with chopped zest. It is worth noting that the white subcortical layer in the cut will be 30 mm long. This soft stick is attached to a square of peel. When the jam is cooked, this white subcortical layer, cottony in appearance, will become beautiful and tasty. If our peel is harsh and will have a stiffness slightly softer than candied fruit, and the subcortical layer will have softness and taste like a peach or pineapple.

I take a big stainless steel pan with a thin bottom, pour sugar immediately. Sugar was small, two glasses. Then I add water by eye, about half a glass. It will also depend on the quality of the sugar itself.

Pour the chopped zest into the diluted sugar, mix thoroughly and turn on first for strong fire. As soon as the contents in the pan boil, reduce the heat to a minimum.

Immediately, at the beginning of cooking, I add ground turmeric from the pan. A friend brought me a set of beautiful tin chests from Paris, they originally contained sweets. Now I store my spices in them, it is convenient to pour turmeric here from a large pack.

I also add it to the pot with jam ground cinnamon, which I myself grind from sticks and pour into a chest. I'm pretty sure the cinnamon is natural. Half a teaspoon is enough.

Mix well the jam with spices and close the lid. The total simmer time was approximately 1.20 hours. When I open the lid, the result is pleasing, the turmeric has dispersed in sugar and colored the white subcortical layer in a bright yellow color.

When the jam has cooled, I transferred it to glass jars. I got two cans of 0.5 liters. A good yield from the zest of a single pomelo fruit, which many people inadvertently dispose of. I keep it vitamin jam in a refrigerator. Although it is so tasty that it is not stored for a long time, but is quickly eaten.

What can be said about the taste of pomelo zest jam. Everyone is concerned about the question of whether it will be very bitter. I can safely say that there is a slight citrus bitterness in the jam. But this fact does not repel, but rather causes desire. In appearance, the jam is very beautiful, amber, transparent to the light. According to the consistency of medium density.
From the subcortical layer, which in its raw form contains all the main bitterness, the most tasty part in jam. And now this ingredient is the most gentle and not at all bitter.

Such ultravitamin jam is pleasant to eat with hot tea at any time of the year. Especially when viruses are walking around, we don't need a cure. We were not too lazy and made a whole liter of health jam from the zest of a wonderful pomelo fruit.
Enjoy your meal!

Time for preparing: PT01H20M 1 h 20 min

Approximate cost per serving: 25 rub.

The benefits and harms of pomelo:

As the others citrus pomelo contains a very large amount of vitamins A, C and group B, and many microelements are even much larger (for example, potassium). But it's more diet fruit, many severe allergy sufferers replace them with unacceptable oranges or tangerines. There is data on medicinal properties this fruit, thanks to great content potassium it is recommended to use it for some problems with the cardiovascular system. As with other fruits, it is best to eat fresh ripe fruits. Although most of the nutrients (except, of course, easily destructible vitamin C) are preserved during the heat treatment of this citrus. And there are a lot of recipes in which pomelo occupies not the last place among the ingredients. Especially in the cuisine of the peoples of Southeast Asia.

This recipe is not from there. It once arose because of the too significant size of a pomelo, which weighed (or weighed ???) more than two kilograms, and even had a surprisingly thin skin for this type of citrus. They could not eat it fresh even with the help of the guests. But the jam turned out with a very original taste.

Pomelo is a citrus fruit. This exotic and unknown fruit was stumbled upon by the British colonizers in China. The highest quality and delicious fruits grown in Thailand.

Useful properties of fruit

Pomelo, whose beneficial properties have been known for a long time, is distinguished by its refined, pleasant taste and invaluable for health useful qualities that are included in the composition. In it in huge number contains valuable and healing vitamins: A and C, antioxidants, trace elements, essential oils. The fruit contains potassium and calcium necessary for life. That is why it is necessary to use it for patients with heart ailments.

Pomelo, one of the few fruits that allows you to restore vitality and strength. Even a small portion of the fragrant fruit can improve mood. Along with this, blood pressure improves. It can be used as a prophylaxis of atherosclerosis. The invaluable advantage of the fruit is that it can alleviate the manifestations of asthma. The harm of the fruit is observed only when overeating, or allergic to it.

Pomelo is very effective in the fight for ideal weight. The fact is that this fruit contains unique enzymes that promote the breakdown of fats and proteins. In addition, the calorie content of the fruit is negligible. This fruit can be considered an ideal assistant in the fight for beauty, an ideal body and the health of organs.

The benefit of the fruit lies in its ability to resist cancerous tumors that are common in the world.

Due to the content of potassium in the fruit, this fruit is especially indicated for those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases. This is an excellent prevention against the occurrence of blood clots. Calcium serves to strengthen the skeletal system, while phosphorus improves brain activity. Due to the fact that vitamins are present in it, it strengthens the immune and nervous system. Meanwhile, essential oils make it possible to resist even the most powerful viruses.

Pomelo is an ideal antioxidant that resists aging. Did you know that with this fruit treat various ailments? For example, cough. The leaves of this outlandish plant are used to treat various edema and skin diseases. Did you know that in the peel in in large numbers contains essential substances such as bioflavonoids. They treat both the intestines and the pancreas, the mammary glands. To lose weight, it is recommended to consume a small amount of this fruit every day. Vitamin C helps maintain the elasticity of the arteries. It contains pectin, beta-carotene, folic acid. Useful pomelo during pregnancy. The fruit cures fever and even diabetes in the early stages.

calories

pomelo is dietary product- It contains the minimum number of calories. For 100 gr. there are about 26 - 35 of them. In addition, in it you will find the necessary fiber, fats, protein, minerals - calcium and potassium, sodium, iron, phosphorus. Here's another pomelo for weight loss must be consumed.

A few simple recipes

Salad with shrimp

To surprise your family and even the most biased guests, you can make a pomelo salad. it exotic dish It is very easy to prepare and has amazing taste.

The main ingredients include: pomelo - 1 pc., boiled egg, shrimp cooked in sauce. This ingredient can also be replaced with krill meat or crayfish necks - 200 gr.

The pomelo should be divided into slices, carefully cleaned of possible membranes, cut into small pieces. Prawns are recommended to be cut into pieces. Now mix the seafood with the fruit. They must be infused for 10 minutes. It is recommended to mash the egg with a fork, and add the sauce to taste. Now everything should be mixed.

Pomelo peel jam

To cook healthy and fragrant jam it is necessary to soak the peel for 4-6 days. Do not forget that you should drain the water several times a day.

Bring to a boil, drain the water several times. Gently mix a few cups of sugar with 325 gr. water, then pour the pre-cooled peel with syrup for about 11 - 13 hours.

How to cook: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Boil for 22 minutes, stirring constantly. Now cool down. The same manipulations should be carried out for several days. The readiness of the dish is determined as follows: if the effect of "cotton wool" disappears, then it is ready to eat.

Candied fruit

You can surprise your loved ones by preparing candied fruits from a pomelo. To do this, take the peel from 1 fruit and sugar in the amount of 225 gr. Try to cut the peel into small strips. After completing the manipulations, it is necessary to pour it with a small amount of boiling water. Now add sugar. Try to cook on low heat - it is important that the crust becomes transparent. If necessary, you can add a little boiling water. It is recommended to put the crusts on a baking sheet, which must first be laid out parchment paper. Dry in the oven for 37 minutes. The fire doesn't have to be strong. Ready candied fruits are best sprinkled with corn starch.

How to eat and clean

It is necessary to take a knife, and then at an angle of 45 degrees, proceed to peel the fruit. In the upper region of the fruit there is a small depression in which it is recommended to put the fingers of both hands. Now it is recommended to gently pull the fruit. Pull should be until it is divided into halves, each of which is recommended to be divided into small segments. Do not forget that it is recommended to clean the film from each slice. Don't know how to eat pomelo? To do this, you need to carefully separate the pulp and start eating the fruit, or use the above recipes.

Pomelo is a fruit that everyone should try.

Video on how to clean a pomelo

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pomelo jam recipe With step by step cooking.

• Dish type: Preparations, Jam
• Recipe Difficulty: Very simple recipe
• National cuisine: home kitchen

• Preparation time: 18 minutes
• Time for preparing: 2 h
• Servings: 10 servings
• Amount of calories: 258 kilocalories

Pomelo jam is a rare guest on our tables, it is prepared only by lovers of variety. I tried it quite recently - and I really liked it: beautiful, delicate taste and, of course, healthy!
Pomelo jam can also be cooked with a peel, it also turns out unusually tasty. However, in my recipe I will tell you how to make pomelo jam in the usual way, without peel. Like any citrus fruit, pomelo is full of all sorts of useful substances, so pomelo jam can be considered healing. Moreover, it is not cooked for long, therefore most of useful properties is not destroyed. I recommend that you make pomelo jam in the citrus season and surprise your loved ones. Good luck!
Servings: 10

Ingredients for 10 servings

• Pomelo - 1 Kilogram
• Sugar - 700 Grams
• Pectin - 1 Piece (bag)

Step by step recipe

1. Remove peel from fruit.
2. Clean the slices from films and seeds.
3. Boil the syrup and lower the pomelo pieces, cook for 30 minutes, add pectin.
4. Arrange the jam in jars and roll up.

pomelo ( Citrus maxima) is a tall evergreen tree with large white flowers and oblong leaves.

This tree of the genus citrus blossoms practically all year round, and already 6-7 months after flowering, large round or pear-shaped fruits form on it. The weight of a fully ripe fruit most often ranges from 1 to 2 kg, but can reach up to 10 kg. The peel is very thick, especially at the points of attachment to the stalk. Initially, the pomelo tree grew in China, but eventually spread throughout South-East Asia. To date, the fruit is cultivated in India, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam and even in Israel.

There are several types of pomelo: pink, red and white. They differ from each other in shape, size, color of the peel and pulp, and most importantly - taste.

The pulp of ripe fruits contains all kinds of micro and macro elements, as well as pectin, vitamins of groups A, B, C, fiber and essential oils. In addition, the fruit is rich in enzymes that break down proteins and fats, as well as folic acid which is essential for pregnant women.

Beneficial features:

• normalization blood pressure and heart rate;
• strengthening immunity, improving overall well-being, accelerating the healing process with colds viral or infectious nature;
• reducing the risk of occurrence and spread of tumors;
• strengthening bones and accelerating the healing of fractures;
• mood enhancement, vitality, working capacity and attention;
• normalization of the kidneys, intestines and stomach;
• help in losing weight;
• relief from coughing, including asthmatic;
• strengthening teeth, reducing bleeding gums;
• increase in hemoglobin;
• restoration of skin elasticity, its hydration and protection from winter cold.

Selection and storage rules

The final pomelo ripens in February. By purchasing it at this time, you can be sure that the fruit is fresh and there will be no harm from it. However, some features must always be taken into account.

If the fruit is yellow on one side and greenish on the other, it has not yet ripened. Brown spots on its surface indicate that it will soon deteriorate.

• peel ripe fruit should be smooth, shiny, uniform color.
• to the touch, the fruit should be elastic and not too soft;
• the richer the citrus aroma, the riper the fruit;
• heavy fruits of small size are more juicy, and their peel is less thick.

The pomelo is much easier to clean and faster than an orange or grapefruit. To do this, you need to make several vertical cuts about 7 mm deep on its surface (from top to bottom) with a sharp knife. Then carefully remove the peel and, having cleaned the pulp from a hard and bitter film, disassemble it into slices.

Crude ripe fruit without harm can be stored for 2-3 weeks when room temperature, peeled - no more than 3 days in the refrigerator.

Application in medicine

In the absence of contraindications, pomelo pulp and juice can improve health:

• 3 slices every morning on an empty stomach will strengthen the heart muscle;
• 200 ml of juice daily before going to bed will restore the structure of hair and nails, visibly smooth fine wrinkles, and also cleanse the kidneys and liver of toxins;
• 100 ml of juice combined with the same amount warm water for rinsing, they will quickly relieve a sore throat;
• peeled from the film and seasoned vegetable oil the pulp will help lower cholesterol;
• juice heated to 40 degrees is an excellent expectorant, it will also help with a strong cough.

Cosmetic properties

Pulp and juice for external use will help restore freshness to the skin.

Mask for oily skin

Mash the pomelo slice and combine with a teaspoon of kefir. Squeeze the mixture lightly, and thoroughly wipe the face with the released liquid. Wait until the skin dries, and then apply the remaining slurry on it for 15 minutes. Wash off the mask with cool water.

Moisturizing mask

Combine crushed fruit pulp with honey and lemon juice and then apply on the face for 15 minutes. For one slice of pomelo, you need to take 1 tsp. honey and lemon juice. It is better to make such a mask before a night's sleep, and wash it off - green tea. There are no contraindications for its use. This recipe home cosmetics Suitable for all skin types.

Pomelo for weight loss

Despite the low calorie content (38 kcal per 100 g), pomelo quickly causes a feeling of satiety. Its regular consumption not only normalizes the digestive process, but also contributes to the rapid breakdown of fats. That is why the pomelo diet is strict but effective.

Permissible diet: pasta from durum varieties wheat, cereals, baked meat (chicken or beef), fresh or vegetable stew, unsweetened fruits and as much water as possible.

A sample menu for the day looks like this:

• Morning - half a pomelo, 50 g of hard cheese, unsweetened coffee or tea.
• Lunch - baked chicken breast with vegetables.
• Snack - half a pomelo, boiled egg.
• Dinner - boiled vegetables, half pomelo, herbal tea.

The duration of this rather strict diet should not exceed 14 days, since its further observance will only bring harm.

Application in cooking

Pomelo is used in cooking not only as one of the components fruit salads. This exotic fruit goes well with meat. And it can also become the basis of amazingly delicious jam.

pomelo and chicken breast salad recipe

Ingredients: pomelo pulp, foil-baked chicken breast, lettuce, hard cheese, lemon, pine nuts, salt and black pepper.

Cooking:

1. Cut the breast into small cubes.
2. Peel the pomelo slices from the film, disassemble into large pieces.
3. Tear lettuce leaves with your hands.
4. Coarsely grate the cheese.
5. Combine the ingredients, season the salad with spices, sprinkle with lemon juice and sprinkle with pine nuts.

jam recipe

Ingredients: fruit pulp - 350 g, granulated sugar - 300 g.

Cooking:

1. Peel the slices from the film, cut into small pieces.
2. Fall asleep granulated sugar and leave for a day to stand out the juice.
3. Heat the jam, bring to a boil and arrange in sterilized jars.

Harm and contraindications

The harm from eating a pomelo is so insignificant that it could not even be mentioned. But some categories of people should completely abandon the fruit, or at least reduce its amount in the diet to a minimum:

• for people who are allergic to citrus fruits, pomelo will not bring anything but harm: rashes, swelling of the throat, asthma attacks, etc .;
• at peptic ulcers stomach, hyperacidity, with heartburn - citrus fruit contraindicated;
• pregnant women to completely refuse juicy and healthy treats not necessary, but eating more than 3-5 slices a day is not desirable;
• hepatitis, bronchial asthma, colitis, diabetes mellitus, nephritis - all these diseases are the reason for a preliminary consultation with your doctor.

However, completely healthy people pomelo should not be abused, because besides it there are many others healthy fruits, including citrus fruits.