About Java Plum
Java Plum is a tropical fruit plant known for its blueberry-like purple fruits with a tiny stone inside. So it is somewhere between a berry and stone fruit. Java Plum is known as Jamun in the Indian sub-continent. It is a seasonal fruit that appears in the monsoon or the rainy season. I love Jamun for its piquant flavour, vibrant hue, and fibrous texture. They shine when paired with contrasting flavours such as spices and lemon. Or you can transform it into a sweet treat such as frozen jamun yogurt. The combination of jamun, lemon, and spices jazzed up with soda is an absolute knockout summer drink. And the bonus is – it is a gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free drink.
Ingredients Required
Jamun: You need fresh java plum to make this fruity lemonade. You can follow the same recipe to make blueberry or raspberry lemonade also. Seasoning: Himalayan Pink Salt or Rock Salt, Granulated Sugar, Cumin Powder Mint Leaves and Lemon Juice Adding carbonated water or soda to this jamun lemonade is optional. You can use regular water also.
How To Deseed Java Plum
Method 1:
Rinse the Jamun nicely with water. Allow them to dry or pat dry with a kitchen towel. Sprinkle granulated white sugar over the Jamun. Let the Jamun sit with sugar for 30 minutes. This step is to macerate the fruit and loosen up its pulp. After 30 minutes, once the Jamun becomes soft, mash them with your fingers. Discard the seeds and collect the pulp in a separate bowl.
Method 2:
Rinse the Jamun nicely with water. Allow them to dry or pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut and collect the pulp in a bowl using a sharp fruit knife. Discard the seeds.
How To Make Jamun Lemonade
Step 1: Rinse the Jamun nicely with water. Allow them to dry or pat dry with a kitchen towel. Step 2: Sprinkle granulated white sugar over the Jamun. Let the Jamun sit with sugar for 30 minutes. This step is to macerate the fruit and loosen up its pulp. Step 3: After 30 minutes, once the Jamun becomes soft, mash them with your fingers. Discard the seeds and collect the pulp in a separate bowl. Step 4: Blend Jamun pulp with sugar, salt, cumin, mint, and ¼ Cup of water to a smooth concentrate. Step 5: Now, to make Jamun lemonade, add ¼ Cup of fruit concentrate in each glass, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and fill it with carbonated water or soda or plain water. Stir to combine. Add ice cubes or crushed ice. Garnish Jamun Lemonade with mint leaves. Serve it chilled. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter or follow us on Instagram for video recipes.
