Apple compote made with whole apples
Description
It is advisable to taste the apples before making the compote to determine the required amount of sugar. The preserve stores well in a cool place and has a shelf life of 1 year. These apples, if not eaten when opening the jar, can be used to make pie fillings. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
The ingredient quantities are given for a 1-liter capacity. Prepare the listed products.
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Step 2
Wash the apples in water and fill a clean jar with them. If desired, you can increase the amount of ingredients if you are using 2- or 3-liter containers.
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Step 3
Bring water to a boil in a kettle and pour it into the jar to the top. Cover the jar with a metal lid and let it steam for 15 minutes. If the apples are large, repeat this steaming process twice to ensure the boiling water reaches the center of the fruit; otherwise, the compote may ferment.
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Step 4
After the specified time, replace the lid with a draining one.
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Step 5
Pour sugar into a saucepan and add lemon juice. You can use a couple of pinches of citric acid instead, if you don't have a lemon on hand. Pour the liquid from the jar into the saucepan, place the saucepan on the stove, and bring the contents to a boil.
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Step 6
Turn off the heat and pour the hot syrup into the jar with the apples. Immediately seal using a canning lid or screw on hot lids with a ring.
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Step 7
Cool the preserves at room temperature, then transfer to a basement, cellar, or garage for winter storage.