Step-by-step recipe for making apple jam in a slow cooker for the winter
In the season of a bountiful apple harvest, the question of how to harvest this product in order to enjoy it in winter becomes relevant. One popular option is to make apple jam in a slow cooker. The traditional recipe makes a sweet and aromatic treat containing a rich supply of nutrients that are so lacking in winter.
Features of making apple jam in a slow cooker for the winter
Despite the fact that the peel contains a large amount of pectin, which is responsible for the jelly-like consistency, it will need to be cut off before harvesting. Therefore, to obtain the desired result, the jam will need to be cooked a little longer.
In order for the crushed mixture to obtain the desired consistency, you will need to use a sieve.
To shorten the cooking time and to preserve more vitamins, apples will need to be cut into small pieces, chopped in a blender or grated.
Products for the recipe
The main ingredient is apples, which are per liter jars. Sugar is added according to taste, but 500 grams will be enough for jam. In addition, you will need one 250-gram glass of clean water. For better preservation of the product, put one dessert spoon of citric acid or its zest. For flavor, add vanillin or cinnamon.
How to choose and prepare ingredients
A winter delicacy is made from any kind of apple - the choice directly depends on personal preferences. If you want the preparation to have sweet and sour notes, you should take hard sour fruits for jam. For a sweet dessert, soft and sugar fruits are selected. First, the apples must be washed, peeled, cut into halves and cored with seeds.
Preparing dishes
You will first need to properly prepare the dishes: first, the containers are thoroughly washed with a soda solution. After that, the dried bottles are placed in an oven or microwave. In a separate container, you will need to boil metal lids for preservation. After that, the already filled containers are placed in a saucepan with boiling water for additional pasteurization.
How to make apple jam in a slow cooker?
You don't need any culinary skills to make apple jam - the recipe is simple enough.
It should be borne in mind that during cooking, the mixture will increase in volume, so the multicooker bowl should not be filled more than 2/3.
After preparing the main ingredient, the apples are placed in a multicooker bowl, covered with granulated sugar and water with citric acid is added. Further, depending on the model of the kitchen device, a special mode "Extinguishing" is set for two hours. If there is no such mode, “Baking” is activated for half an hour, and then “Pilaf” mode for another 40 minutes. Stir the mixture from time to time.
After the time has elapsed, the ready-made jam is transferred into sterile containers, wrapped up and left in the room to thicken.
How to store the finished product correctly?
Immediately after spinning, the apple treat will need to be hidden for long-term storage. A cool and ventilated room is suitable as a place to store jam: a basement, cellar or pantry.
If the containers have been sterilized, and the jam itself is prepared according to all the rules, such a dessert will be stored for about three years. If the workpieces come out small or they are intended for quick use, they can be stored in the refrigerator.
