During the season of abundant apple harvest, the question of how to prepare this product in order to enjoy it in the winter becomes relevant. One popular option is making apple jam in a slow cooker. The traditional recipe produces 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 its 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.
To get the crushed mixture to the desired consistency, you will need to use a sieve.
To reduce 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 taken per liter jars. Sugar is added according to taste preferences, 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, add one dessert spoon of citric acid or its zest. Vanillin or cinnamon is added for flavor.
How to select and prepare ingredients
This winter delicacy is prepared from any variety of apples - the choice directly depends on personal preferences. If you want the preparation to have sweet and sour notes, you should take hard fruits of sour varieties for jam. To obtain a sweet dessert, soft and sugary fruits are selected. First, the apples must be washed, peeled, cut into halves and the core and seeds removed.
Preparing the dishes
You will first need to properly prepare the dishes: first, the containers are thoroughly washed with a soda solution. After this, the dried bottles are placed in an oven or microwave oven. You will also need to boil the metal lids for preservation in a separate container.After this, the already filled containers are placed in a pan of boiling water for additional pasteurization.
How to make apple jam in a slow cooker?
To make apple jam you don't need any culinary skills - the recipe is quite simple.
It is worth considering that during cooking the mixture will increase in volume, so the multicooker bowl should not be filled more than 2/3 full.
After preparing the main ingredient, the apples are placed in a multicooker bowl, covered with granulated sugar and water with citric acid is added. Next, depending on the model of the kitchen appliance, a special “Stewing” mode is set for two hours. If there is no such mode, the “Baking” mode is activated for half an hour, and then the “Pilaf” mode for another 40 minutes. The mixture needs to be stirred from time to time.
After time, the finished jam is transferred to sterile containers, wrapped and left in the room to thicken.
How to properly store the finished product?
Immediately after twisting, the apple treat will need to be put away 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 preparation is small or it is intended for quick consumption, it can be stored in the refrigerator.
