A step-by-step recipe for apple jam with nuts
Apple jam with the addition of nuts is transparent, caramel color. It clearly shows fruit slices and fruit pieces. Such a delicacy is served to the table, in the form of a dessert, or used during baking. The jam keeps its shape well, does not spread at high temperatures. It is prepared quickly and easily. You can add different nuts.
The subtleties of making apple jam with walnuts for the winter
In the recipe, you can use not only walnuts, but also any others. Jam with peanuts, cashews or ordinary forest ones will be delicious. They should be peeled and broken into large pieces. So the jam will look more interesting, and it will surprise you with its taste.
Many housewives add lemon zest, grated on a fine grater, for aroma.
Necessary products
To prepare one liter of jam you will need:
- 1.2 kilograms of apples;
- 1 kilogram of sugar;
- 300 grams of walnuts.
A little clove or cinnamon is added to add a sophisticated flavor to the food.
If you like a little sourness, then you should use one lemon. Its juice is added during jam cooking.
Selection and preparation of ingredients for the recipe
It is better to take sweet apples with red peel. They will be tastier. And bright slices look more beautiful in glass containers.
The fruit must be washed under running water. The peel is not removed from them, only the core is removed.
Peeled walnuts should be rinsed with water and sautéed in a hot skillet for 4 minutes.
Container preparation rules
Banks must be washed in water with the addition of baking soda. After they are thoroughly rinsed under the tap and placed in a cold oven. Sterilized for about 3-5 minutes. The metal lids are boiled in a little water for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
How to make apple jam with the addition of walnuts?
Prepared apples are cut into small cubes. They are poured into a deep enamel pot or bowl and covered with sugar. Leave overnight to let the fruit juice. By morning, the slices should float in the syrup.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. At this time, the product must be mixed. This will coat the slices evenly with syrup. Boil apples for no more than 3 minutes. After they are set aside until the evening. During this period, the fruits are saturated with syrup and change their color. In the evening, the jam is boiled again for 3 minutes and set aside.
The next day, the jam is brought to a boil and cooked for 5 minutes. Then add walnuts and boil for 5 minutes. While still hot, the product is laid out in banks and rolled up. When it cools down, put it in a dark closet.
If cloves or bay leaves were added to the jam during cooking, they should be removed with a spoon. You should not lay out the product with spices in jars.
If you don't want to bother with jam for about two days, then use the following method. 400 million water is poured into the container where the sweetness will be cooked, sugar is added, lemon juice and zest are added.
Put on medium heat and bring to a boil. Then pour in the sliced apple. After a couple of minutes, add the nuts. The resulting mixture is boiled for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly. The finished jam is laid out in sterilized jars and covered with metal lids.
How to store the finished product correctly?
According to housewives who have tried this recipe, the jam can last for about 5 years, while it does not lose its taste. It should be stored in a pantry or cellar.
