Apple jam with orange
Apple jam is a familiar childhood treat. You can enhance its flavor by adding oranges. The result is a sweet, citrusy, sunny-colored dessert perfect for cozy winter tea parties.
Apple jam with orange
The basic ingredients for jam are fruit and sugar. Cinnamon is a welcome addition, adding an unforgettable aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 kg apples
- 1 pcs. orange
- 0.5 kg Sahara
- 1 pcs. lemon
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Apples should be peeled and cored. Lemons and oranges should be peeled, carefully removing the white pith.
- Cut the apples, lemon, and orange into small wedges. Remove any seeds or tough membranes from the citrus fruits as you chop them.
- Place the fruit in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar. Let sit for 30–60 minutes.
- Place everything in a shallow, thick-bottomed saucepan and place on the stove.
- Bring to a boil and add the cinnamon. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. The apples should become translucent and the syrup thick.
- Prepare the jars: rinse them in water and baking soda, sterilize. Boil the metal lids for 4 minutes.
- Place the jam in hot, dry jars, seal tightly, and turn upside down. Wrap and let cool completely.
- Store in a cellar or other cool, dark place.
Note
The choice of apple variety depends on preference. Sour apples tend to soften, while sweet ones retain their texture. The jam's flavor can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of sugar, but using less than 0.5 kg per 1 kg of apples is not recommended.
Adviсe:
- Lemon can be replaced with granulated acid – 0.5 teaspoon per 1 kg of fruit. It acts as a preservative. If you don't add these ingredients at all, you should increase the sugar by 1.5–2 times.
- To obtain a uniform consistency, all ingredients can be ground in a meat grinder and then boiled.
- The finished jam doesn't need to be preserved for the winter. It can be stored for a while in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Ground cinnamon can be replaced with cinnamon sticks, which produce a more intense flavor.
- If you like bitter notes in your jam, it's best to leave the citrus fruits in their peels.
