Recipe: Apple-Nutmeg Conserve 🍏🌰
Description: This delightful Apple-Nutmeg Conserve, adapted from a BH&G canning recipe, is the perfect addition to any cheese and cracker tray or as a flavorful accompaniment to pork dishes. Bursting with the natural sweetness of apples and complemented by the warm, aromatic notes of nutmeg, this conserve is both healthy and delicious.
Keywords: Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Canning, Easy
Servings: Yield: 6 1/2 pints
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Apples |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/3 | Lemon juice |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 4 | Light raisins |
| 1 | Ground nutmeg |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: apples, water, lemon juice, sugar, light raisins, and ground nutmeg.
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Cooking:
- In a 6 or 8-quart kettle, combine the sliced apples, water, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the kettle, and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
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Adding Pectin:
- After simmering, stir in the pectin, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture back to a full boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
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Incorporating Sugar and Raisins:
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the sugar and light raisins, stirring well to combine.
- Return the mixture to a full, rolling boil, continuing to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
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Boiling Hard:
- Allow the mixture to boil vigorously for 1 minute, maintaining a steady stirring motion to ensure even cooking and sugar dissolution.
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Adding Nutmeg:
- After boiling, remove the kettle from the heat and stir in the ground nutmeg, infusing the conserve with its warm, fragrant flavor.
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Jarring:
- Carefully ladle the hot conserve into clean, sterile jars, leaving a small amount of headspace at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean to ensure a proper seal, then affix the lids securely.
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Processing:
- Place the filled jars in a boiling water bath, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Process the jars in the boiling water bath for 5 minutes to ensure proper sealing and preservation.
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Cooling:
- After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Allow the jars to cool undisturbed, ensuring a proper seal forms as they reach room temperature.
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Enjoying:
- Once cooled, store the sealed jars in a cool, dark pantry for long-term preservation.
- Serve this delicious Apple-Nutmeg Conserve alongside your favorite cheeses and crackers, or use it as a flavorful accompaniment to pork dishes for a truly delightful dining experience.
With its vibrant flavors and versatile uses, this Apple-Nutmeg Conserve is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the taste of homemade goodness with this easy-to-follow recipe!
