Quince jam without water
Description
I think for many people the taste of this fragrant jam is associated with childhood; for my grandmother it was her signature dish, which she carefully prepared for us. Now I myself make quince jam without water at home using my grandmother’s recipe and delight my loved ones with this treat. At first glance it might seem that making it is a labor-intensive process, but in fact you won’t have to strain yourself much, since most of the preparation will go on without your direct involvement. And in any case the jam will turn out so delicious and fragrant that you won’t regret the time and effort spent for a minute, so all you need to do now is carefully read about how to can quince jam without water.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, wash the quince thoroughly and pat it dry. Cut it in half and remove the core, then cut the quince into small pieces.
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Step 2
Since we will be making jam without water, we need the quince to release its juice; for this, it must be covered with sugar.
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Step 3
Place the sliced quince in a shallow wide saucepan, sprinkle with half of the total sugar, and leave for 24 hours. The next day, add the remaining sugar and leave the quince for another day to release its juice. Then gently mix the mixture and leave it undisturbed for one more day. Thanks to this long resting period, even without water you will get enough liquid.
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Step 4
On the third day we can start the actual cooking. Place the pot with quince over medium heat and bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the jam for one hour. If you want it to be less thick, cook the jam for only 40 minutes.
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Step 5
Divide the jam among sterilized jars and seal them with lids. In winter, when you crave something sweet, simply open a jar of jam and enjoy its wonderful flavor.