The most delicious jam made from grated quince. Step-by-step recipe with photos on how to make quince jam - thick and soft.

To make everything as clear as possible, I’ll supplement it with step-by-step pictures.

To make jam you need to stock up on:

— quince — 1 kg;

— sugar — 1-1.2 kg;

- water.

How to make thick jam from grated quince.

Wash the ripe fruits thoroughly, cut out the centers, remove damage and peel off the skin. We don’t throw away the skins and cores, but put them in a saucepan, fill them with water so that they all “float” and put them on the fire.

After the water boils, cook for about thirty minutes over low heat under a closed lid. After turning off the heat, let it cool and brew at the same time. This procedure is necessary in order to make maximum use of the astringents (gelling agents) and other beneficial substances contained in quince. The jam will be thicker and more flavorful. You can try making jam just using water and you will see the difference.

Well, we continue cooking. When the contents have cooled, drain the liquid into an enamel container. We will use this decoction to make our most delicious and thick quince jam.

Place the container on the fire, add sugar and stir until the syrup boils. The amount of sugar can be added to your taste, but not less than 1 kg per 1 kg of peeled quince. For my taste, this is the most optimal ratio. If you take less, the jam will be less thick (jelly), and if more than 1.2 kg, then it will be too cloying. You can determine your optimal ratio only during the cooking process, or trust my advice and taste.

During this time, grate the peeled quince. I do this on a combine with a special attachment. Therefore, this procedure does not take much time and effort. When the syrup boils, add grated quince to it.

Let it boil over high heat and reduce it, simmer until done. This usually takes me no more than an hour. It is not worth cooking longer, because the grated slices already become soft, and the jam, after cooling, becomes quite thick.

We pack the sweet preparation hot into containers prepared in advance, cover with plastic lids and set aside in the place where you usually store other supplies for the winter.

Quince jam opened for tea will pleasantly surprise you and your eaters with both its aroma, taste, and structure. Pancakes, pancakes, cheesecakes - it’s impossible to think of a more delicious addition to them. Fresh buns and just fresh bread also go with a bang!