Apple Preserves Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Hot water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Apples4 Cup (64 tbs), quartered (Peeled Cored)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2047 Calories from Fat 14

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g2.5%

Saturated Fat 0.27 g1.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 21.6 mg0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 532 g177.5%

Dietary Fiber 23 g92.1%

Sugars 499.4 g

Protein 2 g5%

Vitamin A 10.4% Vitamin C 73.6%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 6.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a saucepan, mix sugar in water; bring the solution to a boil with constant stirring to dissolve sugar.
2. Cook at 250° Fahrenheit on candy thermometer until the sugar syrup forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
3. Stir in apples and cook with constant stirring until they are transparent.

FINALISING
4. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top of the jar.
5. Using a clean and dry kitchen towel, wipe the rim of jar and adjust lid.
6. Into a canner of boiling water, place the jars and process for 5 minutes.
7. Remove jars and place over a clean towel.
8. Let the jars cool down and seal completely until they are self-sealing type.

SERVING
9. Use Red Raspberry/Apricot Jam for topping desserts or simply apply over bread and serve.
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