Source: Shaiith, AdobeStockYou can prepare almost anything from apples for winter. Don't limit yourself to just jams or compotes. In this collection, you'll find recipes for every taste, including sauces, appetizers, and salads!
1. Soaked Apples for Winter
Source: cookpad.comHere's how to prepare your favorite soaked apples in jars.
You will need: 4 kg apples, 14 tbsp sugar, 4 tsp salt, 2 handfuls of cherry and currant leaves, 1 tsp clove buds, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Boil water with salt, sugar, and cloves. Simmer this marinade for 3 minutes and let it cool. Layer apples and leaves in clean, dry jars, pour the marinade over everything, seal with plastic lids, and leave at room temperature for a week. Replenish the marinade as it absorbs. After 1 week, store the apples in a cool place. They will be ready in approximately 30-45 days.
2. Apple Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comSmall apples can be left whole, while larger ones can be cut into pieces.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 2 cups sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 liters water.
Preparation: Arrange apples in clean, dry jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 20 minutes. Then drain this water, add sugar and cinnamon, and boil again. Simmer the syrup until the sugar dissolves, pour it over the apples, and seal the compote for winter.
3. Pickled Apples for Winter
Source: liveinternet.ruYou can add any spices and seasonings for pickling to the jars.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 100 g sugar, 4 tbsp vinegar, salt, bay leaf, cloves, spices.
Preparation: Cut apples into large pieces and blanch them for 2-3 minutes in boiling water. Then tightly pack them into sterilized jars with your preferred additions, pour boiling water over them for 5 minutes, and then drain the water. Add sugar, salt, and your favorite spices to the drained water. Simmer the marinade for a few minutes after boiling, pour in the vinegar, pour over the apples, and seal the jars.
4. Beetroot Salad with Apples for Winter
Source: ok.ruServe it on its own or use it as a dressing for borscht and stews.
You will need: 3 kg beetroot, 1.5 kg sweet and sour apples, 700 g carrots, 7 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 250 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml 6% vinegar, 300 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Grate beetroot and carrots on a coarse grater and pour oil, water, and vinegar over them. Bring the mixture to a boil and add peeled and finely chopped apples with salt, sugar, and spices. Simmer everything for about an hour to an hour and a half over low heat, covered. Add water if needed. Pack the salad into sterilized jars.
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5. Apple Butter for Winter
Source: dzen.ruClassic homemade apple butter, just like from kindergarten or your favorite bakery's pies.
You will need: 6 kg apples, 3 kg sugar, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Roughly chop the apples, pour in water, and simmer for 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally. Then blend the apples until smooth and simmer for another half hour. Add sugar, continue to cook until desired thickness, and seal the apple butter in sterilized jars.
6. Adjika with Apples for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruPerfect spicy adjika with sweet and sour notes, complementing meat and side dishes.
You will need: 2.5 kg tomatoes, 500 g sweet and sour apples, 500 g bell peppers, 500 g carrots, 2-3 hot red peppers, 150 g garlic, 1 cup sugar, 1.5 tbsp salt, 1/2 cup vinegar.
Preparation: Pass peeled apples, tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers through a meat grinder. Simmer the mixture for about 1.5 hours over low heat. Add chopped hot pepper, garlic, sugar, and salt, and cook for another 40 minutes. 5 minutes before the end of cooking, pour in the vinegar and seal the adjika in sterilized jars.
7. Apple and Ginger Jam for Winter
Source: za-edoy.ruThis vitamin-rich jam will not only delight your taste but also boost your immunity.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 1.5 kg sugar, 1 orange, 6 cm ginger root.
Preparation: Peel and grate apples on a coarse grater. Cover them with sugar, leave for 1 hour, then add grated ginger, orange zest, and juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 1.5 hours over low heat until desired thickness. Pack the jam into sterilized jars and seal for winter.
8. Amber Apple Jam for Winter
Source: cookpad.comBeautiful appetizing jam with tender apple slices.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 800 g sugar, 1 cup water, cinnamon, cloves.
Preparation: Slice apples thinly with the skin on, cover them with sugar, and leave overnight. Then add water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Important: this jam should be shaken, not stirred.
Let the mixture cool and bring it to a boil again. Add spices to taste and cook the jam until the apples caramelize and achieve a beautiful amber hue. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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9. Gooseberry and Apple Chutney for Winter
Source: AdobeStockAn original variation on the theme of spicy Indian sauce with complex flavors.
You will need: 900 g gooseberries, 500 g sour apples, 250 g onions, 2 cloves garlic, 180 g sugar, 1 tsp salt, 200 ml white wine vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp curry, 1 tsp mixed ground peppers.
Preparation: Chop and simmer onions with garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of water until soft. Drain the liquid and add peeled, chopped apples and gooseberries. Bring everything to a boil and simmer for 40-45 minutes, covered, over low heat. Mash the chutney into a puree and add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil again and seal in sterilized jars.
10. Apple and Walnut Jam for Winter
Source: paulinecakeclub.ruThis jam can easily be a complete dessert on its own.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 2 lemons, 400 g walnuts, 400 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Slice apples into wedges and lemons into thin slices. Cover with sugar, pour in water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Let the mixture cool. Bring the jam to a boil again and add chopped walnuts. Cook everything together for another 10 minutes, stirring, and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Apple Juice for Winter
Source: holidaydays.ruMuch healthier than store-bought, as it contains no unnecessary additives.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from apples using any convenient method and add sugar to taste. Bring the juice to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
12. Ketchup with Apples for Winter
Source: za-edoy.ruA wonderful recipe that won't take much time to prepare.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg apples, 4 bell peppers, 2 onions, 5 cloves garlic, 1-2 hot red peppers, 5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, mixed ground peppers.
Preparation: Roughly chop tomatoes, apples, bell peppers, and onions. Bring to a boil, simmer for half an hour, blend until smooth, and strain through a sieve.
Bring the mixture to a boil again and add salt, sugar, and spices to taste. Add minced garlic and hot pepper, cook the ketchup for another 15 minutes, and finally, pour in the vinegar. Seal in sterilized jars.
13. Apple Puree with Condensed Milk for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruSuch a sweet and tender treat that children will especially love.
You will need: 2 kg apples, 1 can condensed milk, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Peel and slice apples, cover them with water, and cook until soft. Then blend everything until smooth, pour in condensed milk, and mix. Cook the apple puree for another 7-10 minutes, stirring, and seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
14. Apple Mustard for Winter
Source: youtube.comThe taste of apples softens the sharpness of mustard, resulting in a very piquant sauce.
You will need: 4 apples, 6 tbsp mustard powder, 4-5 tbsp honey, 10 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Wrap apples in foil and bake until soft for about 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Separate and blend the pulp with mustard powder and honey. Bring vinegar with salt and ground pepper to a boil, let it cool, and pour into the apple mixture. Mix and seal the mustard in sterilized jars.
15. Apples in Syrup for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruThe best way to preserve sweet apple slices.
You will need: 12 apples, 400 g sugar, 1 liter water, 4 sprigs mint.
Preparation: Cut apples into large wedges and arrange them in clean, dry jars along with mint sprigs. Pour boiling water over everything, cover with lids, and leave for 15 minutes. Then drain this water, add sugar to it, and cook the syrup until smooth. Pour it over the apples and seal for winter.
16. Salad with Apples and Cucumbers for Winter
Source: dzen.ruAn unusual vegetable salad for lovers of original preparations.
You will need: 4 kg cucumbers, 3 kg apples, 1 kg bell peppers, 4 onions, 2 heads garlic, 2 bunches herbs, 200 g sugar, 6 tbsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil, 8 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices to taste.
Preparation: Roughly chop cucumbers, apples, and bell peppers. Cover them with sugar and salt, mix, and leave for 2-3 hours. Then bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chopped onion, garlic, herbs, and all other ingredients, simmer the salad for another 5-7 minutes, and pack it into sterilized jars.
17. Spicy Apple Sauce for Winter
Source: za-edoy.ruThe perfect sweet and spicy sauce made from sweet bell peppers and apples.
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 1 kg sweet and sour apples, 500 g hot red peppers, 600 g sugar, 30 ml wine vinegar, 1 tsp coriander, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Roughly chop peeled apples and both types of peppers, cover them with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes over low heat. Let the sauce cool, blend it until smooth, and add spices and aromatic herbs to taste. Cook the sauce for another 20 minutes, and 5 minutes before the end, pour in the wine vinegar. Seal the sauce in sterilized jars.
18. Krasnodar Sauce with Apples for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIncredibly appetizing tomato sauce based on tomatoes and apples.
You will need: 1.8 kg tomatoes, 700 g apples, 6 cloves garlic, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp allspice berries, 6 clove buds, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Blend peeled tomatoes and apples until smooth. Strain them through a sieve if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for half an hour over low heat.
Add sugar, salt, and all spices, and simmer the sauce for another 10 minutes. Allspice berries and cloves can be placed in a cheesecloth bag for easy removal later. Add pressed garlic and vinegar, simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes, and seal it in sterilized jars.
19. Vegetable Caviar with Apples for Winter
Source: AdobeStockDelicious and at the same time very budget-friendly appetizer for the table.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg apples, 1 kg bell peppers, 1 kg carrots, 1 kg onions, 8 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder, bring to a boil, and cook for about 1 hour over low heat. Add vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and vinegar. You can season the caviar with your favorite spices. Simmer it for another 10 minutes and pack into sterilized jars.
20. Zucchini and Apple Salad for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruAn original preparation with bright notes of Tatar cuisine.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 2 apples, 2 bell peppers, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 200 ml vegetable oil, 50 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Dice apples, onions, and bell peppers finely, mince garlic, put all this into a pot, and pour oil over it. Layer zucchini cut into large sticks on top. Add tomato paste, salt, and sugar, and simmer everything together for about half an hour, stirring gently. At the end of cooking, pour in the vinegar and seal the salad in sterilized jars for winter.