Fruit Marmalade
4 servings
30 minutes
Fruit marmalade is a sweet treat with a rich fruit flavor, delicate texture, and a slight tartness from apples. Its roots trace back to Jewish culinary traditions where fruits were turned into sweet pastes and marmalades for long storage. Making marmalade is simple but requires patience: baked apples are turned into smooth puree and then cooked down with sugar to a thick consistency. This dessert not only delights the palate but also makes a wonderful addition to tea, toast, or baked goods. It can be stored for a long time, allowing enjoyment of natural fruit flavor year-round. Such sweetness brings generations together, reminding of cozy home evenings and traditional family recipes.
1
Wash apples or other fruits, remove the core with a scoop, and bake in the oven.
- Apple: 1 kg
2
Pass the baked apples through a sieve.
- Apple: 1 kg
3
Add sugar to the puree and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Sugar: 0.5 kg
4
Transfer hot marmalade to heated jars, sprinkle sugar on top. Once the marmalade cools, cover the jars with parchment paper and tie them. Store the marmalade in a dry, cool place.
- Sugar: 0.5 kg