Every second likes to treat himself to a bun with jam. In this case, it can be of any taste. The absolute leader is apple jam. Unfortunately, industrial products do not always meet all the requirements of gourmets. And a DIY product is always tastier and healthier. Jam in a slow cooker from apples is also quickly prepared, you just need to know the recipe and have a little patience.
Key points
Each model of equipment has a number of its functions. Jam in a slow cooker made from apples can be cooked on the following:
- "Extinguishing".
- "Soup".
- "Jam".
- "Bakery products".
For those who have a special program, you can simply follow the instructions for the equipment. If not, then you can use the universal mode - "Extinguishing". The number of ingredients is selected depending on the volume of the bowl in the multicooker.
What varieties of apples are better to use? It all depends on your taste. Those who like acidic jam are better off taking acidic and juicy fruits. Those who prefer sugary are sweet. The amount of sugar is measured individually.
How to make apple jam
First of all, they need to be carefully selected. For jam slices, only whole fruits are suitable, without dents or ripeness. For granular - any ripe and juicy. After that, all apples are washed and peeled, core removed. What more is needed? Citric acid to preserve the product in the future, and sugar. 300-400 grams are enough for 800 grams of apples. Citric acid will require a pinch. All ingredients are added to the bowl, then the desired program is turned on. Depending on the type of ready-made jam, there are several differences in the cooking technology.
Jam in a slow cooker made from apples, cereal
For this recipe you need to carefully chop the fruit. You can do this with a knife, chopping small cubes, or in a combine. Apples are placed in a bowl in layers, each sprinkled with sugar. Do not close the lid of the multicooker; preheat everything in the “Extinguishing” or “Baking” mode for 15 minutes. During this time, apples will give juice. Then you can close the lid and set the cooking mode to “Jam” if any, or the mode of “Soup”, “Stew”, “Baking” for at least 1.5 hours. After the signal, add citric acid, mix the jam and close it in hot jars.
Jam with slices
For this recipe you need to cut the fruit into small slices. Jam in a slow cooker made from apples:
- mix the slices with sugar;
- heat in a bowl for 15-20 minutes until the juice goes;
- set the program and wait.
After the signal, do not mix the jam, otherwise the slices will be remembered. Just put it hot in jars, then add citric acid.
It is much easier to make apple jam in a slow cooker than on a regular stove in a pan. The process takes much less time, effort and ingredients. In addition, you can be sure that the jam will not run away, boil over, or burn. Who said that blanks should be done only in the way our grandmothers did? The 21st century allows you to cook deliciously and simply, without extra effort! Every housewife can do it!