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Dalat is known as the land of thousands of flowers and delicious fruits. That's why, many people are amazed by the specialties from many types of jams, including strawberry jam and rose jam. If you are a fan of these two types of jams, you can make your own delicious Dalat jams to enjoy every day or give as gifts to your loved ones.
Strawberry Jam Dalat
Strawberry jam is one of the most famous types of Dalat jams and almost everyone loves it because of its sweet and delightful taste. Strawberry jam can be used as a drink, eaten with bread, or ice cream. Here's how to make Dalat strawberry jam:
Ingredients needed: 1kg fresh strawberries, 700g white sugar, 1 glass jar
Step 1: Select ripe, firm, plump strawberries without bruises, still with green stems. Choosing like this will make the jam last longer and remain intact after processing.
Step 2: Wash each strawberry under running water. In the second water, soak in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse again with clean water, drain the strawberries, and remove the green stems.
Step 3: Layer strawberries and sugar alternately, then shake gently to let the sugar seep into each strawberry. The amount of sugar can be more or less than 700g depending on your preference for the jam, whether sour, sweet, or very sweet. Do not use a spoon or chopsticks to mix the strawberries, as this will crush them. Leave this mixture in a cool place for 4 - 5 hours or longer, until the sugar water melts and blends together.
Step 4: Put the mixture in a pot, turn the heat to low, and only simmer when the mixture is boiling. Occasionally shake the pot to evenly soak the strawberries and sugar, do not cover with a lid and stir.
This is a step that requires very high patience. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5-8 minutes, then turn off the stove, remove the pot, and let the mixture cool. After about 4 - 5 hours, you repeat the process: bring to a boil - let simmer for 5 - 8 minutes, then let cool again. Repeat this process about 4 - 6 times, until you see the mixture thicken again. At that time, the Dalat jam is complete.
Rose Jam Dalat
Rose jam Dalat is not made from rose petals but is made from red Hibiscus flowers, also known as Roselle. This is a herbaceous plant with many health benefits originating from Europe. As one of the unique jams in Dalat, rose jam has a refreshing, slightly sour, sweet taste in a crunchy and attractive state. Here's how to make rose jam:
Ingredients needed: 1kg red Hibiscus flowers, 800g white sugar, 1 glass jar
Step 1: Choose Hibiscus flowers with large petals that are not crushed, wash them clean, separate the petals and the stamen using a knife or a specialized tool. The stamen can be dried and used to make a cooling tea for daily consumption.
Step 2: Drain the petals and place them in a glass jar; layer the petals, sugar, petals until all are used. Allow to ferment for 3 - 5 days for the sugar and petals to seep in.
Step 3: Finally, take out the petals separately, place them in a pan over low heat, turn them over evenly to prevent burning until the petals shrink slightly, taste them to be refreshing and crunchy. After cooling, you will have a delicious jar of Dalat jam to store in the refrigerator for gradual consumption.
Note: You can also harvest a bottle of rose syrup by heating the sugar water, turning off the heat, and letting it cool. Rose syrup can be used to make mousse, jelly, or mixed with drinks, all very delicious.
With this small sharing, I hope you can easily make two delicious, authentic Dalat jams for yourself and your family to enjoy. Or if you have the opportunity to visit the city of thousands of flowers, you can go to Dalat market, an ideal shopping destination where you can find delicious jams.
