Homemade Apple Jam for Winter

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather the ingredients for making homemade apple jam for winter. You'll need a minimal set of ingredients: apples, granulated sugar, and water. The amounts given make about 500 ml of jam. It's best to use juicy, slightly sweet apples with a bright aroma and moderately soft flesh. Hard, dry apples may not break down, and the jam won't be as appetizing.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash the apples thoroughly, cut each apple into quarters with a sharp knife, peel each quarter, and remove the core.

3. Step 3:

   

   Cut the peeled apple flesh into thin slices and put it in a saucepan (a heavy-bottomed one is strongly recommended).

4. Step 4:

   

   Add the water and half the sugar to the apple slices in the saucepan. Depending on the apple variety, you may need a little more water. If the apples aren't very juicy, add more water.

5. Step 5:

   

   Stirring, bring the apples, water, and sugar to a boil. Cook the mixture over low heat for about 30 minutes. The apples should start to break down a little. Don't forget to stir the jam!

6. Step 6:

   

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

7. Step 7:

   

   Again, don't forget to stir the apple jam!

8. Step 8:

   

   While the jam cooks, prepare your canning jars. Wash jars of the right size thoroughly in hot water with a little baking soda, then carefully pour boiling water over the jars and lids.

9. Step 9:

   

   Fill the sterilized jars with the hot apple jam. Seal them tightly with sterilized lids.

10. Step 10:

    

    Without turning them over, wrap the jars in a warm blanket, throw, or cloth and leave them like that until they cool completely. Store the finished jam in a dark, dry place.