Snack pickled plums for the winter without sterilization

I want to say right away that this pickled plum is good both as a snack, with meat, and as a delicious dessert. The recipe does not require sterilization, but is, however, a little time consuming. This method of marinating will appeal to even inexperienced gourmets and will take its rightful place in your cookbook. I suggest that all plum lovers master this detailed recipe with step-by-step photos.

You will need to take:

• plums - 2 kg;
• sugar - 700 gr;
• apple cider vinegar - 300 ml;
• Bay leaf;
• black peppercorns;
• allspice peas;
• clove buds.

How to pickle plums for the winter at home

To prepare such a preparation, it is better to use unripe fruits with a hard peel. These can be varieties “Hungarian” or “Renklod”.

The preparation begins by washing the plums with running water and drying them in a colander.

The fruits are laid out in layers in a wide enameled or stainless steel basin, sprinkling each layer with spices: bay leaf, cloves, allspice and black pepper.

Now, you should cook the marinade. Bring apple cider vinegar to a boil and dissolve as much sugar as possible. Don't be confused by the fact that the sugar won't dissolve completely.Subsequently, the plums will release juice and a homogeneous marinade will form.

The plums are poured with hot syrup, covered with a clean towel and left for several hours.

Now you should be patient and fill the drains with boiled marinade twice a day for 5 days. To do this: in the morning and evening you should drain the plum marinade, boil it and pour the plums again. On day 3-4, the fruits will release enough juice and the marinade will completely cover the fruits.

After 5 days, the pickled plums are placed in sterile dry jars and poured with boiled marinade, covered with lids and turned over. Cover the workpiece with a blanket until it cools completely.

Delicious pickled plums will serve as a savory snack and will wonderfully complement baked meat or fish. This plum can also be used in a variety of desserts and baked goods.