Strawberry Jam Multi-Cooker

Name: Strawberry Jam Multi-Cooker - Floriana B.
Ingredients: 1 kg strawberries; 150 g canned pineapple cubes; fresh mint leaves; 500 g sugar; 500 g gelling sugar

Jam - Strawberry Jam Multi-Cooker by Floriana B. - Recipia

Strawberry Jam in Multicooker I made this jam using the fragrant strawberries you can find at the market at the beginning of the season. In the pot of the appliance, I added the fruits together with sugar, a few cubes of canned pineapple, and I added the mint after the first half hour of cooking. It is a simple recipe, with little supervision, suitable if you want to prepare jam in a Multicooker without standing next to the pot all the time. Quick Info Total time: about 1 hour and 30 minutes of cooking, plus the time needed for preparing the fruits and sterilizing the jars Preparation time: not specified exactly; includes washing, peeling, and cutting the fruits Cooking time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Servings: the number of jars is not specified and depends on how much the jam reduces and the size of the jars Difficulty: easy Recipe type: homemade jam, prepared in Multicooker Ingredients 1 kg strawberries 150 g canned pineapple cubes Fresh mint leaves, to taste 500 g sugar 500 g gelling sugar Both types of sugar are used in the indicated quantities. The gelling sugar helps achieve the specific consistency of the jam, and the amount of mint remains a matter of choice, as the original recipe does not specify it exactly. Preparation method 1. Wash the strawberries well, then remove the stems and leaves. If they are large, cut them into quarters. Small strawberries can be left whole or cut into smaller pieces, according to preference. 2. Finely chop the canned pineapple cubes. There is no need for very fine chopping, but the pieces should be small enough to mix easily with the strawberries. 3. Mix the two types of sugar in a bowl. In the Multicooker pot, alternately layer the strawberries, pineapple cubes, and mixed sugar. 4. Select the JAM program. Set the COOKING TIME option for 1 hour and 30 minutes, then press START. 5. After about 30 minutes, open the appliance's lid and add the finely chopped mint leaves. 6. Let the jam continue to boil until the selected time is up. After adding the mint, the mixture remains in the appliance and continues to boil on the selected program. 7. When the time is up, pour the hot jam into sterilized jars. Fill them while the jam is warm, then seal them. Why I make the recipe often It is a practical option for days when you want to prepare jam without using a pot on the stove and without constant stirring. The JAM program and the set time do most of the work, and the fruits can be prepared in a few minutes. The combination of strawberries, pineapple, and mint slightly changes the classic strawberry jam without overshadowing the main flavor. It can be served plain or spread on warm buttered bread. Tips Choose ripe and clean strawberries, as the quality of the fruits directly affects the taste of the jam. Wash them before removing the stems, so that the water removes impurities from the surface. After cleaning, the fruits can absorb water more easily and lose some of their aroma. If you use large strawberries, cutting them into quarters helps with more even boiling. The canned pineapple should be chopped finely before being added to the pot, according to the recipe steps. Mint is added after the first half hour, not at the beginning. This way, its aroma remains more noticeable in the final product. Chop the leaves before adding them. Respect the cooking time set for the JAM program. In this recipe, the chosen duration is 90 minutes, and the appliance should be left to continue until the end of the program. Substitutions Canned pineapple is one of the ingredients in the recipe, but the amount can be omitted if you want a simple strawberry jam. In this case, you will not keep the original combination of flavors. Mint can be omitted if you do not like its aroma or if you do not have fresh leaves on hand. No exact quantity is indicated in the recipe, so it can be adjusted according to preference. Do not replace gelling sugar with a random amount of another sweetener if you want to maintain the texture of the recipe. The source uses 500 g of gelling sugar and 500 g of regular sugar. Variations For the basic version, you can keep only the strawberries and the two types of sugar. This will result in a jam with a predominant strawberry flavor, without the note of pineapple and mint. If you prefer the pineapple to be more discreet, keep the chopped cubes very small. For a more visible presence in the jam, the pieces can remain slightly larger, without changing the amount of 150 g. Mint can be added in a smaller or larger quantity, depending on how pronounced you want the aroma to be. Since the leaves are added after 30 minutes, it is easy to follow the recipe without changing the total cooking time. Serving ideas Strawberry jam can be eaten plain, straight from the jar, or spread on warm buttered bread. It is also suitable for breakfast or for a snack where you want to use a small amount of sweetness. Pineapple and mint make the jam suitable alongside simple breakfast dishes, without needing additional toppings. For serving, use the jam after it has been placed in jars and allowed to cool. Frequently asked questions How long does the jam cook in the Multicooker? The JAM program is set for 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the first 30 minutes, the chopped mint is added, and then the jam continues to boil until the end of the program. When is the mint added? Mint is added after about half an hour from the start of the program. The leaves should be finely chopped before being placed in the pot. Can I use large strawberries? Yes. Large strawberries are cut into quarters before being placed in the appliance pot. Smaller strawberries can be left whole or cut, depending on their size. Is it necessary to sterilize the jars? Yes, the recipe specifies that the jam is placed hot in sterilized jars. Sterilizing the jars is part of the necessary preparation before filling. How many jars do I get? The number of jars is not mentioned and cannot be determined exactly from the provided ingredients. It depends on the volume of the jars used and the amount of water released during boiling. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and refer to approximately 100 g of jam. They may vary depending on the final quantity obtained after boiling. Calories: approximately 230-260 kcal Carbohydrates: approximately 58-65 g Of which sugars: approximately 55-62 g Proteins: approximately 0.5-1 g Fats: under 1 g The majority of the energy value comes from the 500 g of sugar and the 500 g of gelling sugar. The strawberries and pineapple contribute with water, natural carbohydrates, and a small amount of proteins and fats. Since the final quantity of jam is not specified, the values cannot be calculated accurately for a serving or for a jar. Storage and reheating The jam is placed hot in sterilized jars immediately after the program ends. The recipe does not specify an exact storage period or storage conditions, so it is important to follow the usual rules for sterilized jars and to check each jar before consumption. After opening, keep the jar in the refrigerator and use the jam with clean utensils. If the jam thickens slightly when cold or becomes harder to spread, leave the jar for a few minutes at room temperature. It is not necessary to reheat the entire quantity; you can just scoop out the desired portion. The jam is not reheated like a regular dish. If it needs to be more fluid for serving, only heat the quantity you are going to consume, not the entire jar.

Strawberry Jam Multi-Cooker

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