Among the variety of recipes for winter preparations, in our opinion, German tomatoes with apples are worthy of special attention. Refinement of taste, beauty of preservation, ease of execution - all the advantages in one snack. Why apples with tomatoes in jars are called German for the winter, even the most scrupulous researcher will not undertake to say for sure. Perhaps because the container volume was used to the full extent — and the inhabitants of Germany have long established themselves as a very economical and thrifty people. In any case, in the winter to open a jar with such a blank and enjoy the contents of the container will clearly appeal to all your family members.
A bit about the ingredients
When planning to roll tomatoes with apples in German, remember that the fruits give the final product an individual aroma and flavor. So think about which particular note will be especially pleasing to you personally. You can take any variety of apples, if only the fruits are strong and with not the highest sugar content: it practically guarantees the softening of apples in the process of pickling, and fruit porridge is not the result we are striving for. Among gourmets, canned tomatoes with green apples, which look beautiful against the background of red tomatoes and do not lose much elasticity, are especially appreciated among gourmets.
As for the tomato: it is advisable to select medium-sized fruits, strong and without defects. In an extreme case, rolling large, cut into halves is allowed, but this option is exclusively for the amateur. A very interesting taste is acquired by green tomatoes, canned "in German". But apples in this case are better to take red, for contrast. In extreme cases, bright yellow.
Classic tomatoes with apples in German
Tomatoes are taken two kilos, apples will be enough grams of 700-800. You will also need dill umbrellas, six things, three large leaves of horseradish, a head of garlic and half a pod of hot fresh pepper (more if you like hot).
Apples can be cut into slices, can be put whole, if they are small. Garlic is parsed, chives are cut into rings. On banks, dill and horseradish are laid out at the bottom, fruits and vegetables are poured, garlic and pepper are distributed. All this happiness is complemented by peppercorns.
Tanks are filled with boiling water and covered with lids; after 10 minutes it merges and pours fresh. In the third portion of water, salt and sugar dissolve (half a glass per three liters), after boiling two thirds of a glass of vinegar are poured. The container is filled with marinade after draining boiling water and clogged. "German" tomatoes in banks for the winter are cooled under a blanket, and stored in cool. They are eaten faster than any other canned tomatoes.
Add some bell pepper!
German tomato recipes with apples allow you to realize a variety of culinary fantasies. For example, enter in the list of ingredients sweet pepper, sliced in strips. It is possible and rings, but only if the pods are medium-sized. Otherwise, the rings will still break. According to this recipe, garlic is not required, and the bottom of the can is not forgiven for anything: it is immediately filled with vegetables and fruits. On top of them sprigs of parsley are laid out.
The container is poured with boiling water. After a pause in the same ten minutes, it merges into a pan - a marinade will be prepared on its basis. That is, water with vegetable juices boils, a spoonful of salt and five tablespoons of sugar (per three-liter bottle) are dissolved in it and returned to the container. “Under the lid” is added a spoonful of concentrated essence - and you can roll up.
In pink
The next option for cooking tomato in German with apples delivers a delicious product on the table. The jar contains not only tomatoes with fruits, but also plates of beets, and onion rings (the ratio is at your discretion).
Recommendation of the author of the recipe: all related components go down, after which the container is filled to the top with tomatoes. Marinade is prepared according to any of the above recipes. The main thing is to first fill the contents with boiling water and soak it in a jar for 20 minutes, and then prepare the final fill on the same water. Then the liquid will acquire a tempting pink color and be saturated with the aromas of beets. Try it - the taste is truly unforgettable! And the guests at the celebration will never guess how you achieved such perfection.