Who in childhood did not eat bright, aromatic apple jam with small slices? This memorable fragrant smell, bright rich color and unique taste of childhood remain in the memory forever. Especially the taste that the jam from Antonovka gives in slices, which is a symbol of the Russian village and estate, according to Ivan Bunin, the jam is transparent, fragrant, as if freshly picked apples, bringing only benefits.
About the recipe for jam from Antonovka
The common Antonovka apple variety, which differs from others in its increased content of vitamin C, unique aroma and with a slight excess of acid, makes excellent jams, jams and preserves. Recipes for this variety of apples are quite varied and will depend on taste preferences. You can add cinnamon to the jam, which will give it a special spicy aroma, a little more sugar for those who like it sweeter, vanilla for a particularly subtle note, you can add citric acid, which will increase the shelf life of the jam.
List of ingredients
According to the method of preparation, this apple jam is considered one of the simplest and most versatile, which can be consumed with tea, with a loaf, or simply on its own, with a large spoon, or added when preparing pies and cookies. This jam is made with minimal effort, labor and time.
For this amber jam you will need:
- Antonovka apples one kilogram;
- sugar seven hundred grams, for those who like it sweeter, a little more;
- cinnamon to taste;
- vanillin 1 teaspoon;
- lemon, half a fruit;
- water one glass.
Features of product selection
For delicacies, they choose Antonovka fruits that are dense, not rotten, not overripe, and ripen at the end of summer. Jam, similar to marmalade, from Antonovka apples should be in a glass container with a tightly screwed or rolled-up lid. The sweetness is transparent, the slices should be without seeds, with a beautiful bright yellow color, uniform, most of the apples, about one-fifth of the jar, the rest of the syrup. When you open the jar, the treat emits a pleasant smell. The sweetness is viscous and has a slightly sour aftertaste.
Rules for preparing containers
About the utensils used: the delicacy is cooked in a stainless steel pan or in a basin; you can also use ceramic or enamel dishes; the sweetness can be cooked in a slow cooker. It is better to choose a shallow dish with a wide and flat bottom so that all the ingredients are cooked evenly and do not burn. A lid will help prevent dust, insects and other troubles from entering.
How to make Antonovka jam for the winter
Jam from Antonovka is considered the most delicious. Prepared apples, peeled and seeded, are cut into centimeter-sized slices, covered with sugar and left for six hours. Then they transfer it to a cooking vessel, add all the ingredients, pour in water, cook for five minutes, leave in the vessel for ten hours, then put it on the stove, cook until the apples become transparent, about thirty minutes.
Expiration date and storage rules
Jam from Antonovka can be stored in a cool place for a year or two, it is no longer worth it, as it can become sugary and gradually lose some of the vitamins, and next year’s jam from the new harvest will be fresher. The best container for storage is a glass jar, preferably a half-liter jar, so that when opened you can eat it within a short time. If properly stored, Antonovka jam prepared according to the recipe can be a favorite dessert for a long time.
