How to make strawberry jam in a slow cooker?

Now housewives are less likely to make jam for the winter. And it's not even the fact that in our time you can buy it in the store.It is just a very tedious and long process, sometimes delaying for more than one day. However, the latest "smart" technology can come to the rescue. For example, in a slow cooker you can make jam in just one hour. Moreover, everybody can cope with this task and please the family with such a delicacy. The cooking process is quite simple.

During the harvest season, many people want to stock up on vitamins for next year. For example, you can make strawberry jam, which is rich not only in iodine and potassium, but also in magnesium. Strawberry jam preserves its flavor and aroma until spring. This wonderful dessert is served as a separate dish or used to create delicious cakes. Recipes for the multicooker are suitable for anyone who has this special kitchen assistant at their disposal. A wide range of its capabilities will facilitate the preparation of delicious strawberry delight.

First, you need to prepare the berries (sort, rinse and dry). Then they should be laid in the multicooker bowl. Choose the extinguishing program and set the timer for about one hour (it is necessary to take into account the power of the device). The finished jam must be decomposed into suitable storage containers.

Despite the fact that the process of cooking jam in a slow cooker is as simple as possible, there are several secrets to get the perfect product.

• Be sure to check if the air valve is open before starting the program.
• If you decide to pre-fill the berries with sugar (for example, at night), then do not use the multicooker itself. It is better to take the enameled ware.
• Additionally, use gelatin or other thickeners if you want the jam to be thick. Add gelling agents should be five minutes to readiness.
• Do not forget to mix the jam in the cooking process and remove the resulting foam.

You can also highlight a few general tips about cooking jam:

• sterilized jars and lids should be used to store the finished jam if you plan to store it all winter;
• if you grow berries for jam yourself, then try to pick them in sunny weather, so they will be more juicy;
• the berries should be washed and dried along with green stalks to avoid excessive moisture ingress into the fruit;
• if you want the strawberries in the finished jam to be whole, then prepare the syrup in advance and put the berries in it (cooking time in this case should be reduced).

There are many recipes for strawberry jam. Consider a few popular options.

A half liter will need:

• strawberries - 1 kg;
• granulated sugar - 1 kg.

The method of preparation is simple.

1. Strawberries need to be washed. After that it should be laid on a paper towel.
2. Sepals need to be removed. Large strawberries should be cut into several pieces.
3. Prepared berries are put in a slow cooker and covered with sugar. Wait 30 minutes.
4. Include a slow cooker and choose the program "Quenching". Cooking time is set at 1 hour.
5. Every 15 minutes it is necessary to mix the jam and remove the scum.
6. Prepared storage containers are filled with jam and covered with sterilized lids.

Two liters will need:

• citric acid - 2 g;
• granulated sugar - 1 kg;
• strawberries - 1 kg;
• water - 100 ml.

To make this jam, berries of similar size are necessary. Strawberries should be slightly unripe.

1. Fruits need to be washed, let them dry. Sepals must be removed.
2. Strawberries are put in a bowl and sprinkled with sugar. Leave for 6-8 hours in a cool place.
3. Then the berries must be removed from the syrup. The syrup itself is poured into the multicooker bowl, water is added.
4. Select the mode "Quenching" and prepare 25 minutes.
5. After this time, you need to remove the foam from the jam and add whole berries with citric acid. Then again select the mode "Quenching" and prepare the jam for 25 minutes.

To obtain 1.5 preserves, the following ingredients are needed:

• 1 kg of fresh strawberries;
• 4 cups of sugar;
• half a glass of water;
• 1 pack of "Zhelix" (or other thickener).

The cooking method involves several steps.

1. It is necessary to wash the strawberries under running water, remove the stems and sepals. Large berries should be cut into pieces, and small ones can be left whole.
2. The program "Quenching" of the multicooker will allow you to cook the syrup using sugar and water in just 20 minutes. If you have difficulty with the activation of this program on the slow cooker, you can perform this procedure on the stove.
3. Then you need to pour the liquid into a slow cooker, pour the strawberries into it, mix well.
4. The appliance should be turned on for 30 minutes, after selecting the “Quenching” program.
5. It is necessary to pour out the thickener "Zhelfiks" approximately 2-3 minutes before readiness. After that, you need to thoroughly stir the jam.
6. The finished product should be placed in airtight containers or tightly closed jars and allowed to cool for 4 hours or overnight.

Ingredients for 1.5 liters:

• 1, 5 kg of fresh strawberries (peeled and chopped);
• 3.5 cups of sugar;
• 4 tsp. lemon juice;
• 2.5 Art. l fruit pectin.

Making the jam recipe a reality takes a decent amount of time, but the end result is strawberry perfection. This is something sweet, with a surprisingly soft creamy texture.

1. Prepared berries should be placed in a bowl or pot, covered with sugar. Candied strawberries should be left for an hour, previously covered with a cloth, to block the path of insects.
2. For a softer jam, you must mash the fruit with potato mash or a big fork.
3. Then you should add lemon juice to improve the structure and taste, mix.
4. On the multicooker, you need to select the program “Quenching”, shift the berry mass there and turn on the device. To complete the preparation should take from 30 to 45 minutes.
5. The next step is to add pectin, mix everything thoroughly again.
6. Further cooking takes place on the program "Baking". It will take about 20-30 minutes.

After the device is completed, the finished jam should be poured into tightly closed cans. After complete cooling, the jam must be removed in the refrigerator.

Ingredients (two liters):

• strawberries - 1 kilogram;
• walnut kernels - 0.3 kilograms;
• granulated sugar - 1 kilogram;
• water - 350 milliliters.

The recipe for this nutritious and healthy delicacy is simple.

1. Dry the nuts in a pan, chop them with a blender or rolling pin.
2. The nut chips should be diluted with fresh and clean water.
3. Rinse the strawberries thoroughly, wait until it dries, remove the sepals. Using a blender, bring the fruit to a state of mashed potatoes.
4. In a puree of berries, pour sugar, mix everything.
5. After 30 minutes add the strawberry billet to the nut, mix thoroughly and place the mixture in a multicooker container.
6. Select the “Quenching” program, press the power button and wait for 40–60 minutes (depending on the power of the unit).
7. Sterilize the jars, arrange dessert in them.
8. Close the jars tightly. The resulting delicacy should be stored in a moderately cold place. Use metal lids if you plan to store the product in the pantry. For storage in the refrigerator it is allowed to use covers from dense polyethylene.

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