Chokeberry jam
Description
Chokeberry jam is an exquisite winter preserve that combines a rich berry aroma with a light tang. During preparation, the berries are blanched, then cooked in sugar syrup; in the final stage, apple pieces and lemon juice are added, which gives the jam freshness and a balanced flavor. This jam is perfect with tea, as a filling for baked goods, or in desserts.
Instructions
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Step 1
Gather all the ingredients according to the list above.
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Step 2
Separate the chokeberry berries from the stems and rinse them in cool water.
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Step 3
Place the berries in a roomy bowl and pour over boiling water; let stand for 4–5 minutes, then drain off the water.
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Step 4
Pour water into a saucepan and add 500 grams of sugar. Cook the syrup over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Step 5
Place the berries in the boiling syrup and cook for 5 minutes. Then remove the pot with the berries from the heat, cover with a lid, and let stand overnight undisturbed.
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Step 6
In the morning, put the pot of berries back on the stove and bring to a boil; add the remaining sugar and lemon juice.
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Step 7
Peel the apples and cut the flesh into small cubes.
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Step 8
Add the apples to the pot with the berries.
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Step 9
Cook everything together over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat, cool completely, and return it to the stove. Cook for another 5–8 minutes from the moment it comes to a boil.
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Step 10
Sterilize the jars and lids for canning ahead of time using a convenient method. Fill the sterilized jars with hot jam.
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Step 11
Seal them tightly with the lids and turn them upside down. Wrap the jars in a thick blanket for slow cooling and leave overnight.
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Step 12
In the morning, the jam in jars can be moved to the pantry for long-term storage.
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Step 13
Enjoy your delicious homemade preserves!