Apple jam at home for winter

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   Prepare the necessary products for making apple jam at home for the winter. You will need a minimum set of ingredients: apples, granulated sugar and water. Approximately 500 ml of jam will be obtained from the specified amount of products. It is advisable to take juicy sweet apples with a bright aroma and moderately loose pulp. Hard and dry apples may not boil and the jam will not be so appetizing.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash the apples thoroughly, cut each apple into four parts with a sharp knife, cut the peel from each "quarter" and remove the core.

3. Step 3:

   

   Cut the peeled apple pulp into thin slices and put it in a saucepan (it is highly desirable to take a saucepan with a thick bottom).

4. Step 4:

   

   Add water and half of granulated sugar to the apple slices in the saucepan. Depending on the variety of apples, a little more water may be required. If the apples are not so juicy, then increase the amount of water.

5. Step 5:

   

   While stirring, bring the apples, water and granulated sugar to a boil. Boil the mass over low heat for about 30 minutes. Apples should start to boil a little. Don't forget to stir the jam!

7. Step 6:

   

   Add the remaining sugar to the apples, stir and cook over low heat for another 60 minutes. The jam will gradually become thicker and thicker.

8. Step 7:

   

   Also don't forget to stir the apple jam!

9. Step 8:

   

   While the jam is cooking, prepare the dishes for canning. Rinse the jars of a suitable volume thoroughly with hot water with the addition of baking soda, then gently pour boiling water over the jars and lids.

10. Step 9:

    

    Fill sterile jars with hot apple jam. Seal hermetically with sterile lids.

11. Step 10:

    

    Without turning over, wrap the jars in a warm blanket / blanket / handkerchief and leave in this state until the jars cool down completely. Put the finished jam in a dark, dry place for storage.