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The usual apple jam is familiar to everyone: sweet slices in syrup, the usual taste of childhood. But it is worth experimenting a little how the usual workpiece turns into a real gastronomic surprise. The secret of unusual jam is in a combination of varieties, textures and unexpected additives.

Game of varieties: taste against texture

Not every apple behaves equally in syrup. Some varieties reveal a bright aroma, others retain elasticity and become almost transparent. That is why experienced housewives advise mixing two types of apples:

• Antonovka Give a rich sourness and a characteristic "apple" aroma.
• Aidared or Simirenko - dense pieces that look like amber in syrup.

So harmony is born: taste and aroma from one variety, beauty and texture - from another.

Secrets of unusual taste

The usual sugar syrup can be turned into a real culinary masterpiece. Add a few branches of fresh rosemary or thyme - and jam will be filled with a refreshing herbal aroma. A pinch of cinnamon, vanilla or the battery will give winter heat, and the slices of an orange or a handful of cranberries will add festive freshness.

Advice: Cook apples in small portions so that they do not boil, and the syrup remains thick and transparent.

Not only for tea

Such jam will become a real rush stick in the kitchen.

• For Baking : Use it as a filling for croissants or filling in a cake.
• For snacks: Serve to the cheeses - especially soft, like BRA or CAMAMBER.
• For breakfast: Link on a toast with butter or add to oatmeal.
• For drinks: Mix a spoonful of jam with carbonated water and get a refreshing summer lemonade.

Several ideas of recipes

1. Mint and lime apples
   Cut the apples into thin slices, weld them in syrup with a lime zest and fresh mint leaves. The taste is invigorating and refreshing.
2. Apples with ginger and orange
   Add grated ginger and several pieces of orange to the syrup. This jam is perfect for Christmas baking.
3. Cranberry apples and cinnamon
   Cranberry will give a slight astringency, and cinnamon will fill the jam with a warm, cozy aroma. Ideal for cold evenings.

Important little things

Even the most successful recipe can be easily spoiled if you forget about proper preparation. Jam is stored for a long time only in compliance with purity and accuracy.

1. Sterilization of cans. Before pouring jam, banks must be sterilized. This can be done in several ways: warm in the oven for 10-15 minutes at a temperature of about 120 ° C or hold over the steam.
2. Covers. It is better to boil metal covers for 3-5 minutes. If you use screw, just pour them with boiling water and leave for a couple of minutes.
3. Spill . Jam is always poured hot - so the syrup is better distributed and there are no voids. Close the jars tightly tightly with lids, and then turn them upside down and wrap them with a towel or blanket.
4. Storage . Let the banks cool completely in a wrapped form, and then remove them in a cool and dark place. Optimally - a cellar or a pantry. If this is not possible, then even a regular cabinet is suitable, it is only important that it stands away from the battery.
5. Best before date. Apple jam with a large amount of sugar is stored up to two years, but it is better to eat unusual options with herbs or citruses in 6-12 months so that the taste remains bright and fresh.

Result

Unusual apple jam is not about the amount of sugar, but about bold combinations. Mix varieties, play with herbs and spices, add berries or citruses. And then each spoon will be a discovery. Such jam will become not just a sweet workpiece, but a real gastronomic experiment that will surprise both relatives and guests.