Apple jam with lemon zest and cinnamon
Description
How to make apple jam with lemon zest and cinnamon at home: 1. Wash the apples and lemon in cold running water. Remove the zest from the lemon with a knife. Grind the zest to a fine powder. Squeeze the juice from the pulp. 2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar, stir until dissolved, then add the lemon zest. Let the syrup boil for a couple of minutes and remove from the heat. 3. While the syrup is steeping, peel the apples and cut them into small pieces. Pour the lemon juice over the peeled apples in a bowl. 4. Strain the syrup through cheesecloth and pour it into the bowl with the apples. Bring everything to a boil and leave, covered with a lid, for 4 hours. 5. Bring the mixture to a boil again and let it steep for another 5 hours. 6. Repeat the procedure and add a teaspoon of cinnamon before bringing the mixture to a boil. 7. Pour the finished jam into dry sterilized jars. Store in a cool, dark place.