Apples are one of the most popular and beloved fruits of all. They can be bought in stores all year round. And although apple jams and preserves are also sold in a wide assortment, it is best to make the harvest yourself, because it will be completely natural, very tasty and fragrant. About how to cook apple confiture , you will read the recipe for cooking and several variations in our article. It can be made with the addition of ginger, various spices and lemon - choose the option you like best and get down to business.
Apple confiture: classic recipe
You will need:
- a kilogram of sweet apples;
- orange;
- a pound of granulated sugar;
- half a glass of plain water.
Wash the orange, using a grater, remove the zest from it, after the pulp, peel off the remaining peel, scallops and seeds. Peel the apples and skins and seeds, then cut into cubes. The same thing needs to be done with citrus. Put the prepared ingredients in a pan, add a little water and pour the indicated amount of sugar, mix. And now, boil it all over high heat over 5 minutes. After that, add the orange zest and cook for 10-15 minutes until the mass is thick enough. Done. It can be put in banks and put away for storage until winter.
Apple Confiture : Ginger Recipe
For aromatic preparations you will need:
- one and a half kilograms of fresh apples;
- juice squeezed from one lemon;
- kilogram of granulated sugar;
- 100 g of fresh ginger root.
Wash apples, peel and seeds, then cut into cubes. Squeeze juice from a lemon , and ginger without a skin grate on a grater. Now pour a glass of water into a small saucepan, add the indicated amount of granulated sugar, lemon juice, boil for 5 minutes. You will get sugar syrup. They need to pour the prepared fruits and ginger, and then put the mass on the stove to cook - 45 minutes should be enough for your jam to become thick enough. Done. Pour into banks and send to a dark place for storage.
Apple confiture: recipe with lemon and spices
This preparation will be a real hit among your household, fragrant and with a light citrus hue, it is so reminiscent of summer. For her you will need:
- a kilogram of fresh apples;
- a pound of granulated sugar;
- juice squeezed from half a lemon;
- zest of one lemon;
- 2 cinnamon sticks;
- a teaspoon of vanilla sugar.
Like any other apple confiture, the recipe for this begins with a thorough preparation of the ingredients. Wash the fruits, peel and seeds, then cut into cubes. Remove the zest from the lemon with a grater, and then squeeze the juice. Now put the fruit in the pan. Add granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks and vanilla, pour in lemon juice. Mix everything well, bring to a boil and boil for a couple of minutes, then reduce heat to a minimum and cook another 45-50 minutes. During this time, the fruit mass should thicken. Then lay it in banks and put it in a dark place to wait for the winter cold. Now you know how to make apple confiture. At breakfast in the winter or evening tea, he will be very welcome. It can also be used for filling pies or rolls.