Antonovka Jam in Slices: Recipe + 5 Step-by-Step Photos

The main problem with Antonovka apples is that they're sour and hard. But you can turn this into an advantage with the right recipe. The result is jam with translucent apple slices and an unforgettable aroma.

Nutritional value per serving

0 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 13 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 50 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

For this recipe, it's best to choose the firmest and most tart Antonovka apples. They'll hold their shape better, and the natural acidity will balance the sweetness of the syrup. If the fruit is already ripe, you can add a little lemon juice to enhance the dessert's flavor.

Spices added to the jam are optional. These can include not only cinnamon and cloves, but also ginger, nutmeg, and star anise. However, even without them, the jam will be very tasty and aromatic. Furthermore, without the cinnamon, the color of the syrup and the cloves will definitely be lighter.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Antonovka jam in slices

Ingredients

Servings

Apples

600 G
Sugar

400 G
Spices

to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients for making the jam. The spices must be whole so they can be removed from the jar at the end.

Step 2

Cut the apples into slices. Make sure they're not too thick, but thin, too. Sprinkle the slices with sugar and spices. Let them sit, covered, for 3 hours to release the juices.

Step 3

Place the apples on the stove without adding water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let steep, covered, for 3-4 hours to allow the apples to cool and soak in the syrup.

Step 4

Repeat the heating/cooling procedure 3-4 times.

Step 5

We roll transparent apple slices into jars and fill them with syrup.

A similar video recipe: Antonovka Apple Jam "Amber Slices"

A very helpful video for apple preserves fans. Lyubov Alekseyevna clearly demonstrates how to prevent apples from browning. The resulting jam looks like a work of art crafted from precious amber.

Be sure to watch the video to the end. In the final part, you'll find another recipe for mint-apple jam, a surprising twist on a classic treat.

Dry jam

After boiling the apple slices in syrup three times, you can turn them into candied fruit instead of canning them. Place the fruit in a sieve and let the syrup drain completely. Then dry them in the oven at 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and dust with powdered sugar. These candied fruits will keep on the shelf for at least a year, and the taste will be just as good as classic jam.

Even a few jars of jam will make a nice gift during the colder months when you're craving something sweet. Preserve a few apples, and you won't regret it.

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