October is the time when the garden is generously “divided” by the last fruits. Late apples, juicy pears, even the remaining plums lie in the basket, but I don’t want them anymore. It’s a pity to throw it away, and jam with kilograms of sugar is not an option. But there is a solution: a delicate, fragrant jam that is prepared in one evening and is stored until spring.
What will be needed:
Apples – 1 kg
Pears – 1 kg
Lemon – 1 piece
Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
Vanilla extract or vanilla sugar – 1 teaspoon
Clean jars with twisting lids – 3-4 pieces of 0.5 liters
How to cook:
- Apples and pears are washed, cut out the core, but they do not remove the peel, since it has a pectin that gives density.
- Cut into cubes and put in a pan with a thick bottom.
- They add a little water so that they do not burn, and boil under the lid for 15 minutes over medium heat.
- When the fruits become soft, the mass is crushed by a blender until smooth.
- Whoever loves pieces, just kneads with a bustle.
- Then pour lemon juice, add cinnamon and vanilla, and languish on low heat for another 20–25 minutes, stirring.
- Readiness is simply checked: a drop does not spread on a cold plate, then the jam is ready.
- Hot jam is poured into dry, clean jars, covered with lids and turned upside down for 10 minutes. Due to the acid of citric and natural acidity of fruits, it is perfectly stored without sterilization.
Life hack for urban residents: if there is no cellar or cool balcony, banks can be stored in a closet at the outer wall (for example, in the hallway or pantry). It is important that the temperature does not rise above +15 ° C. And so that there is no mold, 2-3 drops of vegetable oil can be dripped on top of the jam in each jar. It creates a thin film that does not allow air to penetrate inside.
Such a jam is not just a workpiece, but a reminder of the fall on the most gloomy day. He is ideal for pancakes and toasts.
Bon appetit!
Question-answer:
Is it possible to cook jam from crumpled or slightly spoiled fruits?
You can, if you remove all damaged areas. The main thing is that there is no mold or deep rot.
What to do if Jam Zakis in a month?
So, there was not enough acid or banks were not dry enough. Next time, add the juice of the second lemon and make sure that the banks are completely dry after washing.
