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Raspberries contain useful vitamins and amino acids that increase immunity, fight cancer and improve memory. The seeds of the berry contain beta-sitosterol, which affects the functioning of the brain. Raspberry confiture is successfully used to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract, SARS, dermatological diseases and malfunctions of the intestines. Raspberry jam in a slow cooker can be prepared according to different recipes. There is a classic version and methods using additional ingredients.
How to cook raspberry jam in a slow cooker
Not so long ago, raspberry jam was cooked on the stove, and the housewives could not move away from the thick mass of saturated color for a long time, so that it would not boil away. Today, the task has been greatly simplified by an indispensable assistant in the kitchen – a slow cooker. Besides the fact that this technique saves time, the jam prepared in it preserves vitamins and minerals.
Before preparing a healthy treat in a slow cooker, the berry must be prepared. To do this, remove all leaves and stalks from it. After that, it is recommended to place it in salted water for 40 minutes to get rid of aphids or other insects that may be in the berry. Next, it is placed under a weak stream of water, the temperature of which should not exceed 30 ° C.
Recipes for raspberry jam in a slow cooker
In the Redmond and Polaris multicooker, you can cook raspberry confiture according to a variety of recipes, such as:
- Classic jam.
- Thick jam.
- Raspberry confiture with oranges.
- Raspberry jam with mint.
- Raspberry jam with gooseberries.
- Raspberry confiture with apples.
- Raspberry and lemon jam, etc.
Simple raspberry jam for the winter in a slow cooker
To prepare 2 kg of raspberry jam according to the classic recipe, prepare the following products:
- raspberries – 1,5 kg;
- sugar – 1 kg.
Cooking process:
- The berries must be placed in the capacity of the multicooker, covered with sugar and turned on the “Extinguishing” program. Half an hour in this mode will be enough for the raspberries to release juice.
- Next, the mass must be mixed. Since the bowls come in different sizes, you can use a lot of berries. Accordingly, the amount of sugar increases. But in this case, you need to adhere to the ratio of 1: 1. After adding sugar, the mass should be cooked using the same mode for another half an hour.Advice! After adding sugar, the mass is not recommended to mix.
- After half an hour, you should change the program from “Extinguishing” to “Cooking”. The berry should cook for another 15 minutes. After that, the mass can be poured into sterilized jars, twisted, wrapped and placed upside down in a dark place.
Thick raspberry jam in a slow cooker
In order to cook raspberry jam in the Redmond multicooker, you should follow the same algorithm of actions as when cooking the classic version. The only difference is the quenching time of the product.
Products:
- raspberries – 1,7 kg;
- granulated sugar – 1,7 kg;
- water – 200 ml.
Cooking process:
- Berries are filled with water. Install the program “Extinguishing”. Cooking time is 45 minutes.
- Sugar is added to the boiled berry, and the duration of the regimen is extended by another 1 hour. After adding granulated sugar, the mass must be stirred regularly.
- Thick raspberry jam is poured into sterilized jars, which are screwed on with lids.
- Banks are placed in a place protected from daylight.
Raspberry and orange jam in a slow cooker
For raspberry jam with orange slices, you will need the following ingredients:
- raspberries – 1,8 kg;
- Orange – 3;
- water – 30 ml;
- sugar – 1,8 kg.
Cooking process:
- Berries are cleaned of stalks, insects and leaves. Rinse under a small pressure of water at room temperature.
- The peel is removed from the oranges. Citrus is divided into slices, from which the film is removed.
- All the ingredients are placed in the capacity of the multicooker and cooked in the “Extinguishing” mode for half an hour.
- The finished raspberry jam is laid out in sterilized jars, twisted, wrapped and placed upside down in a dark place.
Mint raspberry jam in a slow cooker
To cook mint raspberry jam in a Polaris slow cooker, you will need the following amount of products:
- raspberries – 1,8 kg;
- sugar – 1,5 kg;
- mint – 3 sprigs.
Cooking process:
- Peeled and washed berries are laid out at the bottom of the multicooker bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar on top. The mass should release juice, so it should be left for 3-4 hours.
- Then sprigs of mint are added to it and the “Extinguishing” program is turned on. In this mode, confiture is boiled for 20 minutes.
- After a beep indicating the end of the program, mint sprigs are removed.
- The finished delicacy is poured into sterilized jars and twisted.
Raspberry jam with gooseberries in a slow cooker
Gooseberry Jam Ingredients:
- gooseberry – 1 kg;
- raspberries – 1 kg;
- sugar – 1 kg;
- water – 200 ml.
A step-by-step recipe for making raspberry and gooseberry jam in a slow cooker:
- The berry must be sorted out. Remove stems, leaves and twigs. To get rid of insects, it can be left for 20 minutes in salt water. Then it is washed and left to drain.
- Gooseberries must be washed, all ponytails should be cut off.
- Pour sugar into the multicooker bowl, add 200 ml of water and turn on the “Soup” mode. The syrup should boil for about 10 minutes.
- Next, the prepared ingredients are added to the container. The mass is cooked for 20 minutes in the same mode.
- At this stage, the mass can be beaten with a blender. Then it is recommended to mix it and cook in the “Soup” mode for another 20 minutes. During this time, stir regularly.
- After cooking, the jam is laid out in sterilized jars, which are twisted and wrapped.
Raspberry and apple jam in a slow cooker
Ingredients needed to make raspberry and apple confiture:
- raspberries – 1,5 kg;
- apples – 1 kg;
- granulated sugar – 1 kg;
- water – 100 ml.
Step by step preparation of confiture:
- Berries must be washed. Peel the apples, remove the stalk, core, seeds and cut into medium-sized pieces.
- Put raspberries, pieces of apples in a bowl, pour sugar on top and let stand for 2 hours.
- Add water to the bowl, turn on the “Extinguishing” program and cook the confiture in this mode for 1 hour. It must be stirred regularly.
- Pour the finished product into sterilized jars and twist.
Raspberry jam with lemon in a slow cooker
To make Lemon Jam, you will need the following ingredients:
- raspberries – 1,8 kg;
- lemon – ½ pc.;
- sugar – 2 kg.
Cooking process:
- Washed berries must be poured into a bowl. Top with sugar and leave for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, turn on the appliance to the “Extinguishing” mode, and cook the jam for 40 minutes after it boils.
- 5 minutes before the end of the program, squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the jam. Pour the finished product into sterilized jars, twist and place in a place protected from sunlight.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life of raspberry jam depends on the method, place, temperature, etc. In the refrigerator at a temperature of 4 to 12 ° C, the product can be stored for up to 2 years.
Jam will keep for up to 36 months at room temperature. In order to extend the shelf life of confiture, jars with it must be kept away from heating devices. And it is also recommended to ensure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
It is not recommended to keep containers with confiture in a room with a temperature below 4 ° C, as the jars may explode.
Conclusion
Cooked raspberry jam in a slow cooker has not only amazing taste, but also medicinal properties. Kitchen appliances facilitate the preparation of jam in many ways. Raspberries can be combined with other fruits. They not only do not worsen the taste of the product, but also add some piquancy to the finished dish.
The main rule for cooking confiture using the Redmond or Polaris technique is to strictly observe the amount of ingredients. This is necessary in order not to damage it.