Top 3 recipes for apple jam with cinnamon for the winter

Classic apple jam is flawless, but with cinnamon it imparts an unforgettable flavor and aroma. Cinnamon is also helpful if the apple doesn't have much flavor or is slightly underripe. The cinnamon accent can be subtle, making the preserve a true delight. The preparation technique has its own unique nuances, which must be taken into account.

Flavoring characteristics of apple jam with cinnamon

Cinnamon is an acquired taste. Depending on the amount, it adds sweetness and softens the tartness. A small amount will create a uniquely piquant aroma and flavor, yet almost unrecognizable.

If apples are tasteless or, on the contrary, have a distinct but not very pleasant taste, cinnamon can fix everything.

Important! Don't overdo it. The spicy note is only good in moderation.

If you're unfamiliar with the apple variety and don't know how the spice will react, it's best to do a test. Microwave the apple for 3-4 minutes. Take the resulting puree and add the spices. Try it warm—the flavor will be less overpowering once it cools. If the flavor is delicate and pleasant, the apple variety is ready to accept the spice.

Subtleties and secrets of cooking

Cinnamon is easy to find. It's readily available:

• in the form of sticks, pieces of cinnamon tree bark;
• like bark already ground into powder.

Both options are suitable for use. The key is to add the sticks whole and simmer them with the puree until they reach a thick consistency, then remove them.

The powder can be added to the jam at the final stage of preparation.

When buying cinnamon, there's no point in sniffing it. Without experience, it's unlikely anyone will be able to distinguish Chinese spice from Ceylon or Indian.

The best recipes and methods for preparing jam for the winter

People have been making apple jam since ancient times. Every housewife had her own recipe and used her own unique technique. The modern world has simplified things, but that hasn't made the product any less delicious.

Classic version

To prepare the jam, you don't need to peel the apples. The skin contains the pectin, which will thicken the jam.

The cooking technology is as follows:

1. The apples should be washed and core removed.
2. Cut into random pieces and place in a saucepan.
3. Add water at the rate of 100 ml per 1 kg of fruit.
4. Place on medium heat until the apple pulp is completely softened.
5. Rub the puree through a sieve and return it to the pan.
6. Add sugar - 600 g per 1 kg of puree.
7. Add cinnamon powder or sticks.
8. Boil the puree, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick. Remove the sticks.
9. Place the hot product into prepared jars and roll up.

Let's prepare a delicacy in a bread maker

Place the prepared applesauce, sugar, and cinnamon into the bread machine pan and set the "Jam" setting. The machine will beep when the process is complete.

How to make apple and cinnamon jam using a meat grinder

The technology differs from the classic one in that the apples are not cut with a knife, but passed through a meat grinder.

Storage features of the finished product

The finished jam, rolled into jars, can be stored at low temperatures for up to 12 months.