Apple jam with the addition of nuts turns out transparent and caramel-colored. Fruit slices and pieces of fruit are clearly visible in it. This delicacy is served as a dessert, or used during baking. The jam holds its shape well and 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
You can use not only walnuts in the recipe, but also any others. Jam with peanuts, cashews or regular forest ones will be delicious. They should be peeled and broken into large pieces. This way the jam will look more interesting and will surprise you with its taste.
Many housewives add finely grated lemon zest for flavor.
Required Products
To prepare one liter of jam you will need:
- 1.2 kilograms of apples;
- 1 kilogram of sugar;
- 300 grams of walnuts.
To give the products a refined aroma, add a little cloves or cinnamon.
If you like a little sourness, you should use one lemon. Its juice is added during jam cooking.
Selecting and preparing ingredients for a recipe
It is better to take sweet apples with red peel. They will be more delicious. And bright slices look more beautiful in glass containers.
Fruits 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 fried in a hot frying pan for 4 minutes.
Rules for preparing containers
The jars must be washed in water with the addition of baking soda. Afterwards, they are thoroughly rinsed under the tap and placed in a cold oven. Sterilize for about 3-5 minutes. Boil the metal lids in a small amount of water for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
How to make apple jam with walnuts?
The prepared apples are cut into small cubes. They are poured into a deep enamel pan or bowl and covered with sugar. Leave overnight to allow the fruits to release their juice. By morning the slices should be floating in syrup.
Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. At this time, the product must be mixed.This way, the slices will be evenly covered with syrup. Boil the apples for no more than 3 minutes. Afterwards they are put aside until the evening. During this period, the fruits will be saturated with syrup and change color. In the evening, boil the jam again for 3 minutes and set aside.
The next day, bring the jam to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Then add walnuts and boil for 5 minutes. While still hot, the product is placed into jars and sealed. 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 put the product with spices in jars.
If you don’t want to bother with jam for about two days, then use the following method. Pour 400 million water into the container where the sweetness will be cooked, add sugar, add lemon juice and zest.
Place on medium heat and bring to a boil. Then add the chopped apple. After a couple of minutes, add nuts. The resulting mixture is boiled for about 20 minutes, stirring constantly. The finished jam is placed in sterilized jars and covered with metal lids.
How to properly store the finished product?
According to housewives who have tried this recipe, the jam can last for about 5 years without losing its taste. It should be stored in a pantry or cellar.
