It upsets every housewife when beautiful but unripe apples fall to the ground. They cannot be eaten. They are hard, sour and tart. But this is not the end. There is no point in burying them in the ground. You can make jam from unripe green apples. In appearance, their slices will later look like amber. Only jam and puree will be ideal from overripe fruits.
Is it possible to make jam from green apples for the winter?
Of course, even unripe fruits contain a large amount of vitamins, microelements and easily digestible iron.
Preparing containers and products
The apples are washed and the core is removed. The peel is almost never cut off. During cooking, it becomes soft and does not spoil the taste of the product.
For sterilization, jars are chosen without chips or cracks. Lids - no defects. Before sterilization, the containers are washed with soapy water or soda.
Jars can be sterilized in the oven. They are still wet and placed on a wire rack or baking sheet. Then preheat the oven to 110 °C and keep the jars in it for a quarter of an hour. It is better to boil lids with a rubber band for 20 minutes. The rubber will melt in the oven.
The jars are allowed to cool for some time and removed with dry towels. If you use a damp cloth they will burst. Jars are also sterilized over the steam of a kettle, in a saucepan or slow cooker.
How to make jam from unripe apples at home?
If the fruits are too sour, it is recommended to mix them with other fruits. This will enhance the taste and aroma. Jelly, confiture, and apple chips are prepared from green fruits.
Classic recipe
A popular recipe for “amber slices” made from unripe fruit includes:
- apples – 1 kilogram;
- sugar – 1 kilogram;
- 250 milliliters of water.
It is not necessary to remove the peel. Cut green fruits into slices. Then add sugar and mix thoroughly. Leave to soak and release the juice for 12 hours.
Then mix and see if there is enough juice. If the quantity is small, add a glass of water; if there is enough, this should not be done. After boiling, cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Leave to cool. This procedure should be repeated 4 times.
Quick cooking method
For this method you will need:
- 3 kilograms of apples of any variety;
- 500 grams of sugar.
Apples are cut into large slices and sprinkled with granulated sugar. Place in a cool, dark place for a couple of days. The refrigerator is not suitable in this case. The preparations should be mixed twice a day. Then put on fire and cook for 10 minutes. Fill the jars with hot jam and roll them up.
In a slow cooker
Jam from unripe fruits can also be prepared in a slow cooker. The Antonovka variety is more suitable in this case. To do this you will need:
- kilogram of apples;
- medium lemon;
- a glass of raisins;
- 800 grams of sugar;
- 100 milliliters of water.
Peel the apples, cut them into cubes, pour in the juice of one lemon. Leave to brew for 20 minutes. On the multicooker, select the “Jam” program and set the timer for 45 minutes. Pour water, add sugar, press “Start”. The mixture is constantly stirred until the granulated sugar dissolves.
Wash the raisins and dry them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Add raisins to the boiling syrup and bring to a boil. Then add apples.
During cooking, it is necessary to remove the foam. At the end of the program, the jam is left to cool.
Then turn on the “Jam” mode again and set the timer for 40 minutes. Cook, stirring and skimming off the foam. 10 minutes before the end, you can add a little cinnamon. While still hot, the jam is poured into sterilized jars, rolled up and cooled.
Bulgarian style, with walnuts
For spiced jam you will need:
- a kilogram of unripe apples;
- 150 grams of peeled walnuts;
- lemon;
- 180 grams of sugar;
- a pair of bay leaves;
- 3 black peppercorns.
Cut the apples into slices, add a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice and a few lemon slices.Pour in sugar, add 2 bay leaves and 3 black peppercorns. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Then take out the bay leaf and lemon, add walnuts. Cook for 15 minutes.
With ginger and cranberry
Ideal with fresh buns. To prepare it you will need:
- half a kilo of cranberries;
- 150 grams of apples;
- 4 centimeters of ginger root;
- half a kilo of granulated sugar;
- 120 milliliters of water.
Mix water and sugar in a metal container. Place on the fire and stir until the granulated sugar dissolves. The syrup is poured into the cranberries and boiled for half an hour. Add thinly sliced apples and finely chopped peeled ginger. Cook for 15 minutes. While still hot, it is placed in sterilized jars and rolled up.
Storage of workpieces
Green apple jam can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 2 years. Canned cranberries – no more than a year.
