Canned apples in jars for the winter: a recipe that couldn't be simpler
Canned apples whole in jars
You can preserve whole apples for the winter. It makes a wonderful dessert, just the right amount of sweet and just the right amount of tart, perfect for any holiday table. Moreover, whole canned apples retain all their nutritional value, which is especially important during the cold winter months when vitamins are scarce.Prepare everything you need for canning in advance. In addition to sterilized jars (large jars are best), you'll need airtight lids for sealing the preserves, as well as special nylon lids with holes, and any warm cloth (such as a large towel or warm blanket).
Ingredients
- 1 kg apples
- 1.2 l filtered water
- 1 Art. Sahara
Instructions
- Firm, unripe apples are best for canning. These fruits will retain their appearance well.
- Rinse the prepared fruit under running water and remove any leaves. Only fruit that is free of damage, defects, dents, or signs of pest activity should be preserved.
- Next, place the apples in the sterilized and still-warm jars. Place the apples as close together as possible.
- Pour boiling water over the fruit, cover the jars with a special nylon lid with holes and leave everything for half an hour.
- After the allotted time, drain the water from the jars into a separate container in which you can make the syrup. Add granulated sugar to the drained water and cook until it is completely dissolved.
- Pour the prepared syrup into each jar containing the preparation, close the containers with tightly sealed lids, and turn the jars upside down.
- Wrap the resulting jars tightly and let them steep under a lid and blanket until completely cool. Then remove the blanket or towels, turn the jars upside down, and store them in a cellar, pantry, or kitchen cabinet.
Note
Some tips
Canned apples can be even more delicious if you follow a few tips:- If desired, add mint, cloves, cinnamon, or vanilla to the apples. This will add even more flavor and complexity to the preserves.
- It's best to choose large jars for canning, as canning in jars that are too small is inconvenient. Furthermore, you won't be able to fit a large number of apples in such jars.
- Choose different varieties of apples for canning. This will give your preserves a more interesting and unique flavor.
