Apple and white chocolate jam: A sweet pantry delight
The season for Polish apples has been ongoing since July, and the harvest baskets are getting heavier with each passing day. It's a perfect time to use the fruit bounty in the kitchen by preparing delicious preserves for the pantry. Instead of the classic apple jam, I prepare a sweet and delectable variation that's so tasty that everyone eats it directly from the jar with a spoon.
Apples in a jar are great for making apple pie, but in my home, apple jam with white chocolate reigns supreme. This combination is unusual for homemade preserves, but it's so delicious that it can be a dessert. Preparing it is quite simple, so if you haven't had the chance to try it yet, it's high time you did.
The best apples for preserves
Though there are many varieties of apples, Antonovka, Papirovka, and Reneta have been the most popular choices for preserves for years. Apples for jams and other preserves should have intact skins with no discolorations or spots. Brown, soft spots on the apple's surface indicate that the fruit is damaged and the rotting process has begun.
Apple and white chocolate jam
In my home, this recipe is called white Nutella, and there's something to that because it tastes just as good (if not better) than the popular spread. It's perfect for pancakes, waffles, and sandwiches, although plenty of fans simply grab a spoon once the jar is opened.
Apple and white chocolate jam is a wonderful twist on traditional preserves and a great way to rediscover them.
Ingredients:
- 4.4 lbs of apples
- 14 oz of white chocolate
- 1 cup of water
- 0.5-1 cup of sugar
Preparation method:
- Peel the apples and cut them into smaller pieces, removing the cores.
- Add a cup of water to the apples and blend into a smooth purée.
- Add sugar to the purée and cook until it thickens. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
- Add broken pieces of chocolate and cook until melted.
- Transfer the hot purée to sterilized, clean jars and set aside to cool. Remember to seal them tightly.
Homemade white Nutella is ready. Enjoy!
