Today, almost every garden plot has fruit trees, and for many gardeners, apples are a source of vitamins and nutrients. The shelf life of fruits is short, so many are starting to look for options for preserving the harvest. One of the original methods is to prepare dry apple jam; this recipe does not require much time and effort, but allows you to preserve the value of the raw materials as much as possible.
Features of preparing dry apple jam
The aromatic fruit dish is moderately sweet, but the sugar content in it is significantly less compared to traditional jam recipes. The method of making delicacies was invented a long time ago, and, according to information that has reached our times, it belongs to the Slavs.
Such jam was served at the festive table during the time of Catherine the Second, and today in everyday life, in honor of ancient traditions, such a recipe is often called “Kiev-style” jam.
The dry cooking method is suitable for many types of berries and fruits, but apples are considered the best option. The peculiarity of the recipe is that the preparation process does not require long-term cooking of the product or its sugaring. The recipe requires a regular oven, in which pre-prepared apples are kept for a certain time.
The advantage of this method is the minimal investment of time and effort in preparing a delicious recipe.
Preparing apples
For a dried fruit recipe, it is recommended to choose sweet and sour or sweet varieties. To obtain a tasty delicacy, it is important to properly prepare the raw materials.
To do this, perform the following steps:
- for the recipe for dried fruits, whole fruits without defects or damage are selected;
- they are thoroughly washed under running warm water, foreign objects and debris are removed;
- fruits are cut into several parts;
- the core along with the seeds must be removed.
Depending on the variety, a decision is made about the need to remove the peel before processing the apples. When the top layer is removed, the amount of vitamins and nutrients in the final dish decreases, but the dessert turns out more tender.
Recipe for dry apple jam
Today there are several options for dry fruit jam at home. All of them allow you to get a delicious dessert with minimal time and effort, preserving the maximum amount of nutrients.
Preparation of dry wedges
This recipe is an excellent substitute for traditional sweets that children will love. Dry jam contains a minimal amount of sugar and does not require significant financial costs. Once cooked, it can be used as a dessert or decoration for pastries.
Main ingredients:
- granulated sugar - 300 g;
- ground cinnamon - 1 tbsp. l.;
- citric acid - 0.5 tbsp. l.;
- apples - 1 kg.
The slices are laid out in a deep container, sprinkled with citric acid on top and mixed thoroughly. Half the norm of sugar is poured on top and stirring is carried out again, cinnamon is added, after which the rest of the sugar is added, and stirring is carried out again. The apples are placed in the oven, heated to 200 0C, and kept for 25 minutes.
Next, the baking sheet is taken out of the oven, laid out on parchment, sprinkled with sugar on top and kept in this state for 2 days. You can put the fruit in the oven for 3 hours at 60 0C. The result should be dried soft pieces of fruit.
Kiev recipe
Jam can be made from apples only or added to give a richer berry flavor. Strawberries and pitted cherries are good companions.
To prepare a traditional recipe, the following ingredients are needed:
- 1 kg apples;
- 1 kg of berries;
- 800 g granulated sugar;
- 1 liter of water.
First you need to prepare the syrup. To do this, sugar is dissolved in water by heating it over a fire.Next, apples and berries are dipped in boiling syrup and cooked for 10 minutes. After this, the mixture is placed in a colander and excess liquid is allowed to drain.
If possible, it is recommended to leave the jam in this form overnight.
Next, the semi-finished dessert is placed in containers and placed in the oven at a temperature of 35 0C. As soon as the drying effect is achieved, they are taken out and sprinkled with sugar on top. After cooling, shake thoroughly and cover with lids.
Tips for storing jam
The jam is stored in ordinary glass containers with tightly closed lids. The best storage location is considered to be in a refrigerator at a temperature slightly above 0 0C. After opening the jam, it is recommended to eat dessert or use it to prepare confectionery recipes, since the product has a limited shelf life.
