Longan jam is a favorite treat for many people, from children to adults. So, do you know how to make longan jam for Tet holiday? Let’s join the kitchen with TasteVN to learn the recipe for this delicious jam right away!
1. Chewy longan jam (longan sticks)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chewy Longan Jam (Longan Sticks) For 4 people
Longan 2 kg Kumquat 5 fruits Sugar 200 gr
How to choose fresh and delicious kumquats
- Good kumquats usually have a green, evenly colored skin, with a light, characteristic fragrance of the kumquat tree.
- Additionally, you should choose kumquats with smooth skin, round and plump shape, feeling heavy and firm in hand.
- Avoid choosing kumquats that are large but light in weight, as these will have less juice and be dry.
- Moreover, kumquats that are too yellow, soft to the touch, and have an unpleasant odor should also be avoided.
How to Make Soft Longan Jam (Fresh Longan)
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Prepare Longan
First, peel the longan and wash it briefly with water to remove any dust from the skin that may stick to the flesh.
Then use a knife to cut a line on the flesh of the longan to remove the seed.
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Marinate Longan with Sugar
Put the longan flesh that has been separated from the seed into a jar, then add about 200g of sugar into the jar and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for about 3 hours for the longan to soak up the sugar syrup.
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Prepare Kumquat
Wash the kumquat thoroughly, cut it into small pieces, and remove the seeds.
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Making Jam
You place a pan on the stove, add the lychee that has been soaked in sugar into the pan. Then add chopped calamondin to the pan and cook with the lychee over high heat.
When the syrup thickens slightly, you take the lychee out and continue to cook the syrup in the pan until it thickens to achieve a nicer color.
When the syrup in the pan turns a dark brown color, reduce the heat, add the lychee back in, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes until the lychee becomes firm, then transfer to a plate.
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Sun Drying
You put the lychee onto a tray lined with clean plastic at the bottom to retain the syrup, then bring it out to sun dry until the jam is dry, after which it can be stored in a jar for later use.
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Final Product
The chewy longan jam has a moderate sweetness, is very fragrant, and combined with the refreshing sourness of calamondin makes the jam tastier, not harsh, and very stimulating to the palate.
On Tet holidays, having a plate of longan jam to enjoy with a hot cup of tea is truly wonderful, right? So why wait to make this jam for the upcoming Tet holiday!
2. Cinnamon Longan Jam
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cinnamon Longan Jam Serves 4
Cinnamon longan 2 kg Sugar 1.2 kg
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How to Make Cinnamon Longan Jam
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Prepare Longan
Peel the longan, remove the seeds, then wash clean and drain.
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Marinate with sugar
2kg of longan, after peeling, has about 400g of longan flesh, you add 1.2kg of sugar according to the ratio of 1 part longan to 3 parts sugar.
Next, mix well and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Dry the jam
Spread the jam on a tray, and dry it in the sun for 2 days until the jam is dry.
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Final product
Longan jam has a very eye-catching color, and when you enjoy it, you will feel the sweet taste of the jam in your mouth, which is very delicious.
This Tet, let’s make longan jam to invite the whole family to enjoy!
How to choose fresh and delicious lychee
- You should choose lychee with bright-colored skin, and the stem and leaves should still be fresh and sturdy.
- Additionally, choose lychee that is firm, with thick, juicy flesh, has a naturally sweet taste, and especially has a distinctive fragrance.
- Avoid choosing lychee that has many tiny black spots, feels soft when squeezed, and is separating from the bunch as these are signs of impending spoilage.
With simple steps, you can easily successfully make the super eye-catching, attractive, and delicious dried longan to treat your family during the Tet holiday. Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills!
