Quince and apple jam

12 servings

600 minutes

Quince and apple jam is a true reflection of Georgian cuisine, where delicate aromas and traditions intertwine in every dish. Quince, with its tartness and honeyed aftertaste, harmoniously combines with the gentle sweetness of apples, creating a rich, warm flavor that evokes nostalgic memories of family gatherings. This recipe conveys the coziness and hospitality of Georgian homes, where jam is not just a treat but a symbol of warmth. Repeated boiling makes the jam's texture thick and rich, while added cinnamon gives it spicy Eastern notes. It can be served with tea, spread on fresh bread or used in baking to create unique desserts. Quince and apple jam is not just a delicacy but part of a culinary heritage that warms the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 285.1
• Proteins: 0.7g
• Fats: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 70.4g

Ingredients

• Quince: 1 kg
• Apple: 500 g
• Sugar: 700 g
• Ground cinnamon: to taste
• Water: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the quince well under running water, cut into four pieces, and remove the core.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quince: 1 kg

3. Cut the prepared quince into slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quince: 1 kg

4. Place the chopped quince in the container where the jam will be cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Quince: 1 kg

5. Put sugar in a container with quince.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 700 g

6. Mix sugar with quince well and leave for an hour at room temperature to let the quince release juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 700 g

7. Banks should be thoroughly washed with soda and sterilized in a convenient way.

8. If the quince released too little juice, add about 100 ml of water. Place the quince container on the fire, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Cool the jam at room temperature. Repeat the boiling procedure two more times.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 100 ml

9. Remove the core from the apples and cut them into medium-sized wedges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 500 g

10. Place the sliced apples in a container with quince, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Let the jam cool at room temperature.

    Required ingredients:

    • Apple: 500 g

11. Boil quince jam 5 times (the second time with apples), add ground cinnamon to taste, and boil for about 15-20 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground cinnamon:  to taste

12. Pour the hot jam made from quince and apples into clean, dry jars. Seal or screw the jars with a metal lid. Cool at room temperature. Store in a cool place.