abroad,JamIt is a popular food during winter, lasting long and convenient to eat. Now, domestic acceptance of jam has become more common, and you can findbreakfastWhen pairedbread， it can also be made into desserts or paired with meats. There are many ways to make jam, and the operations are not difficult. This article introduces several methods of making jam.

appleHow to make sauce

food ingredientsPrepare

three appleslemon2 tablespoons of sauce, 3 tablespoons of fine sugar.

Steps involved

1. Sterilize the bottle by boiling.

2. Peel the apples and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

3. Step 2, ingredients added to pot, sprinklelemon juiceand sugar. Cover the pot and cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are soft.

4. Turn off the heat and use a masher or a handheld mixer to blend it into a puree. Pour it hot into the jar from step 1, leaving about 1-2 centimeters at the top. Tighten the lid securely and invert the bottle to seal it.

Li zǐThe method for making jam

Food preparation

2 kilograms loquats, 60 grams fine sugar, 1/2 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise seeds.

Steps

1. Sterilize the bottles by boiling. Place the flat bases in the refrigerator to pre-cool.

2. Li zǐ are thoroughly washed, dried of moisture, stems removed, then cut in half vertically and the seeds scooped out.

3. Place in a larger pot, sprinkle with granulated sugar, stir slightly, and heat over medium heat. Once it boils, turn off the heat and beat until it forms a paste.

Add cinnamon and clove in step 3, then turn the heat back on. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

5. Use a spoon to scoop some from step 4 and place it on the flat dish from step 1. If it doesn't flow around, then it's done.

6. Pour into the bottles from step 1 while still hot, leaving 1 to 2 centimeters of space at the top. Tighten the lid forcefully and invert the bottle. It is now sealed.

Tips

General jam adds sugar weighing half as much as the fruit, but Loquat jam reduces the sugar content to an extreme degree, making it a healthy jam with pure natural fruit flavor.

blueberryThe method for making jam

Food preparation

Blueberries 500 grams,malthoney 120 grams, sugar 100 grams, water 80 milliliters, lemon juice 1 spoon.

Steps to follow

1. Put blueberries, water, and lemon juice into a heatproof pot and bring to a boil.

2.add malt syrup to cook with white sugar, simmer over low heat until thickened.

3. Pour into bottles while hot and tighten lids. Allow to cool naturally at room temperature before refrigerating for storage.

Tip

1. The pot for making jam should be either a enamel pot or a stainless steel pot.

2. The container for the blueberry jam must be thoroughly grease-free and boiled in hot water for a while to dry off any moisture before use. Blueberry jam stored in such containers has a relatively longer storage period.

YingpeachThe method for making jam

Ingredient preparation

cherries500 grams,Sugar150 grams, lemon 1/2.

Steps methodology

1. Wash the cherries, remove the stems and pits, place them in a large bowl, and mix with sugar to release their juice through marination.

2. Pour the marinated cherries into a saucepan, add a little water, and cook over medium heat until soft. Squeeze in lemon juice, then reduce to low heat and cook until thickened.

3. Clean, disinfect, and dry the bottles. Fill them with cherry jam while it is still hot, seal tightly, let cool, then store in the refrigerator.

Tips

1. Cherries should be chosen based on their large size, fullness, and bright red color to ensure better texture and appearance in the jam.

If you like jam with a fruity texture, you can omit adding water, shorten the heating time, and reduce stirring to retain more whole fruit pieces.